Vehicle recall 91V138000 · August 21, 1991

1992 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson

Friction pad separates from the backing plate and subsequently from the front or rear brake caliper assembly.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Friction pad separates from the backing plate and subsequently from the front or rear brake caliper assembly.
Consequence: Separation of the friction pad may cause a reduction instopping ability, which may result in an accident.
Remedy: Replace friction pads.
Notes: System: brakes.vehicle description: large motorcycle.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 91V138000
Reported to NHTSA: August 21, 1991
Filed by: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Owner notification: August 20, 1991
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,405
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads

Recall 91V138000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson (1992): 1992

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