Axle assembly: axle shaftRecall 72V-079 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 72V-079 covers 8,000 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a axle assembly: axle shaft problem, reported to NHTSA on April 13, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V079000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
HARLEY DAVIDSON CAMPAIGN NO 015.MANFD.11-1 1971 THRU 3-29 1972.POSSIBILITY THAT REAR FORK ASSEMBLY BEARING LOCK NUT WAS NOT PROPERLY STAKED TOPREVENT IT FROM BACKING OFF.IF CONDITION EXISTS, WILL RESULT IN LOSS OFBEARING ADJUSTMENT, WHICH COULD AFFECT STABILITY OF VEHICLE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND PROPERLY STAKING NUT WHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1971 to March 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.