Vehicle recall 81V011000 · January 26, 1981
1981 Harley-Davidson 1340
If the rear shock absorber should "over-travel" when motorcycle is operated over rough terrain, the current position of the rear brake caliper could cause the rear brake line to…
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- Summary
- If the rear shock absorber should "over-travel" when motorcycle is operated over rough terrain, the current position of the rear brake caliper could cause the rear brake line to contact the right saddle bag carrier. This could cause a deformation in the rear brake line.
- Remedy
- All involved vehicles will be inspected and the rear brake torque arm will be replaced with one of a new design. The right saddle bag carrier will be modified, if necessary.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with saddle bags.system: service brakes; rear brake caliper.consequences of defect: partial or total loss of the rear brakes and anaccident could result.note: owners are advised not to operate motorcycle until dealer has inspectedvehicle.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V011000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 26, 1981
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- March 20, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,884
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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 (1981): 1981
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