Vehicle recall 80V126000 · September 24, 1980
1980 Harley-Davidson 1340
The wheel bearings on the involved motorcycles may have had inadequate initial bearing lubrications and sealing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The wheel bearings on the involved motorcycles may have had inadequate initial bearing lubrications and sealing. Depending on the degree of insufficient lubrication, this problem could cause failure of the front and/or rear wheel bearings.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and replace the wheel bearings at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: suspension; wheel bearings.consequences of defect: failure of the wheel bearings may result in wheellock-up, loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: a squealing or chattering noise from the bearings is a warning sign ofimpending bearing failure. Owner is cautioned not to operate the motorcycleuntil corrections are made.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V126000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 24, 1980
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- November 20, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,262
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Harley-Davidson 1340 (1980): 1980
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