Wheels: rimRecall 70V-007 · 1970 Harley-Davidson ST883 Sportster XLH
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 70V-007 covers 9 1970 Harley-Davidson ST883 Sportster XLH for a wheels: rim problem, reported to NHTSA on January 26, 1970.
Source: NHTSA recall 70V007000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT INCORRECT WHEEL RIM WAS USED ON LOW GROUND CLEARANCE VEHICLEIN PRODUCTION LINE ASSEMBLY.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, TIRE COULD SLIP ON RIMAND EITHER PULL INNER TUBE VALVE STEM THROUGH RIM OR RIP STEM OFF THE TUBE.THIS WOULD RESULT IN SUDDEN DEFLATION OF TIRE AND CAUSE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROLOF VEHICLE.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WITH CORRECT WHEEL RIM.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.