Ignition: switchRecall 80V-037 · 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 80V-037 covers 2,440 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340 for a ignition: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V037000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THERE IS A POTENTIAL MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE FORK LOCK PIN RETURN MECHANISM WHICH MIGHT ALLOW THE FORK PIN TO DROP AND INADVERTENTLY ENGAGE THE FORK LOCK DURING LEFT HAND TURNS AT LOW SPEEDS.
The fix
DEALER WILL BE INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH/FORK LOCK ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION SWITCH/FORK LOCK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNEXPECTED ENGAGING OF THE FORK LOCK CAN RESULT INVEHICLE ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.
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 October 1, 1979 to February 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.