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NHTSARecalled Jan 26, 1981 · #81V011000

BRAKES:MECHANICAL SERVICE:OTHER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

IF THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SHOULD "OVER-TRAVEL" WHEN MOTORCYCLE IS OPERATED OVER ROUGH TERRAIN, THE CURRENT POSITION OF THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER COULD CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE LINE TO CONTACT THE RIGHT SADDLE BAG CARRIER. THIS COULD CAUSE A DEFORMATION IN THE REAR BRAKE LINE.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:MECHANICAL SERVICE:OTHER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND THE REAR BRAKE TORQUE ARM WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE OF A NEW DESIGN. THE RIGHT SADDLE BAG CARRIER WILL BE MODIFIED, IF NECESSARY.

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