Vehicle recall 84V044000 · April 4, 1984
Harley-Davidson Flhtc and Fltc
Component of two-piece upper brace clamp which helps to attach the sidecar to the motorcycle frame contains chemical impurities in the casting and was subjected to improper heat…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Component of two-piece upper brace clamp which helps to attach the sidecar to the motorcycle frame contains chemical impurities in the casting and was subjected to improper heat treatment during manufacturing. Upper brace clamp may fracture.
- Remedy
- Upper brace clamps will be inspected and replaced without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorcycles with sidecars.system: structure; upper brace clamp.consequences of defect: fracture of the brace clamp, while not causingseparation of the sidecar from the motorcycle, could cause loss of controlresulting in accident and personal injury.note: motorcycle should not be operated with sidecar until corrective servicehas been performed.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V044000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 4, 1984
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- April 10, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 114
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Unknown or other
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 Flhtc (1983-1984): 1984, 1983
- Harley-Davidson Fltc (1983-1984): 1984, 1983
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