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NHTSARecalled Feb 26, 1980 · #80V020000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT SPROCKET

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT SPROCKET
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL FIVE REAR WHEEL SPROCKET MOUNTING BOLTS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.

View the official CPSC notice