Vehicle recall 89V023000 · February 17, 1989
Harley-Davidson RLE and TLE
Curved spring washers or eccentric washers may have been omitted from some of the rear brake side plate assemblies.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Curved spring washers or eccentric washers may have been omitted from some of the rear brake side plate assemblies.
- Consequence
- This could result in decreased braking performancewhich could reduce stopping distance and increase the potential for an acident.
- Remedy
- Replace sidecar rear brake backing plate assembly.
- Notes
- System: rear brake backing plate assembly.vehicle description: motorcycles with sidecars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V023000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 17, 1989
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- February 14, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 201
- 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 RLE (1988-1989): 1989, 1988
- Harley-Davidson TLE (1988-1989): 1989, 1988
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