Vehicle recall 95V045001 · March 27, 1995
Harley-Davidson 94461-95 and 94463-95
The welds used to hold the main folding hinge to the side frame members were either omitted or temporary tack welds rather than complete welds were used.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The welds used to hold the main folding hinge to the side frame members were either omitted or temporary tack welds rather than complete welds were used.
- Consequence
- The rear hinge can separate from the rear frame causing the frame to contact the road surface while the trailer is towed and carrying a motorcycle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the weld and, if not fully welded, it will be cleaned, prepared, correctly welded, and repainted.
- Notes
- System: equipment; other pieces; trailer hitches and attachments.vehicle description: single and double-folding trailers used to transport motorcycles.note: if your trailer is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 95V045001
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 27, 1995
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- March 1, 1995
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 768
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
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 94461-95 (1995): 1995
- Harley-Davidson 94463-95 (1995): 1995
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