WheelsRecall 71V-091 · 1971 Harley-Davidson Sportster

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 71V-091 covers 508 1971 Harley-Davidson Sportster for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 1971.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected5081 model

ReportedMay 27, 1971Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 71V091000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

HARLEY DAVIDSON SERVICE BULLETIN NO 624.POSSIBILITY THAT REA R WHEEL HUBASSEMBLY WHERE SPOKE FLANGE IS ATTACHED TO HUB ISINADEQUATELY WELDED ANDBRAZED, COULD CAUSE TACK WELDS TO BREA K ALLOWING SPOKE FLANGE TO MOVE ON HUBAND LOOSEN SPOKES HOLDI NG WHEEL RIM AND TIRE.(CORRECT BY REPLACING.&ERTE

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Harley-Davidson Sportster1971

Built from February 1, 1971 to February 1, 1971. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.