| Make : HARLEY DAVIDSON | Model : XL1000 | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 77V120000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19770809 | Date Received by ODI: 19770810 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 347 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN INCORRECT SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING WASHERS. THESE INCORRECT WASHERS PREVENT EITHER THE UPPER OR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER EYES FROM ROTATING FREELY WHEN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM MOVES, CAUSING STRESS ON THE SHOCK ABSORBER EYE. THIS COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE FAILURE, CAUSING COLLAPSE OF THE SUSPENSION AND A LOCKED WHEEL. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CUPPED SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING WASHERS WITH FLAT ONES, WITHOUT 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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