Structure: frame and membersRecall 73V-215 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 73V-215 covers 22,310 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V215000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
AMF/HARLEY DAVIDSON CAMPAIGN NO 655.POSSIBILITY THAT A FORGING AT THE UPPERFRAME JUNCTION WAS REPLACED BY A WELDMENT.THE TUBES WERE THEN BUTT WELDED TOTHIS PEICE.THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE CRACKING OF THE TUBES NEAR THE WELD,AND COULD RESULT IN FRAME BREAKAGE RESULTING IN POOR HANDLING.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND INSTALLING BRACES TO REINFORCE FRAME).
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 September 1, 1972 to September 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.