Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motorcycles, The Head Of The Rear Wheel Sprocket Mounting Bolt Could Break Off And Eventually Wedge Itself Between The Aluminum Chain Housing And The Sprocket. This Defect Is Due To A Manufacturing Process Which May Cause The Bolts To Become Brittle.
Make Of Vehicle
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Model Of Vehicle
1340
Year
1980
Recall Campaign Number
80V020000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Replace All Five Rear Wheel Sprocket Mounting Bolts On All Involved Vehicles.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Co.
Start Of Manufacture
19800101
End Of Manufacture
19800101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
62
Date Owners Notified
19800307
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Date Report Received
19800226