SuspensionRecall 71V-197 · 1972 Harley-Davidson Sportster
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 71V-197 covers 1,600 1972 Harley-Davidson Sportster for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on October 29, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V197000 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.
MINICYCLE.POSSIBILITY THAT FRONT WHEEL AND AXLE COULD BECOMEDISENGAGED FROMAXLE CLIP SLOT IN FORK SIDES IF AXLE NUTS BEC OME LOOSE.CONDITION COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF WHEEL AND PERSON AL INJURY.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDINSTALLING FRONT AXLE R ETAINERS AND SELF-LOCKING NUTS NECESSARY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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