| Make : HARLEY DAVIDSON | Model : 1340 | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 19791001 - 19800401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V070000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19800613 | Date Received by ODI: 19800529 | Date Added to Database: 19800731 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3860 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ADJUSTING SCREW, WHICH MOUNTS THROUGH A FORK LOCK LEVER ASSEMBLY INTO THE FORK LOCK ITSELF, MAY NOT BE FULLY AND SECURELY ENGAGED BECAUSE THE SCREW MAY NOT BE LONG ENOUGH. THIS MAY ALLOW THE FORK PIN TO DROP AND ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGE THE FORK LOCK. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADJUSTING SCREW KIT FREE OF CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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