WheelsRecall 75V-178 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 75V-178 covers 24,311 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on October 8, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V178000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
HARLEY DAVIDSON CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT WHEEL SPOKES MAY CRACK ATTHE INSIDE RADIUS OF THE 98 BEND DUE TO THE FORMING OPERATION WHEN SPOKES WEREMADE.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, AND A SPOKE BREAKS IT COULD LEAD TO ANINCREASED RISK OF FLAT TIRES ABOVE THE NORMAL RATE EXPERIENCED FROM ROADHAZARDS.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING ALL BROKEN OR CRACKED SPOKES).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.