Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 80V-084 · 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 80V-084 covers 6,214 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340 for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on July 24, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V084000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE FRAME DUE TO STRESSES PRIMARILY CAUSED BY THE LENGTH OF THE BRAKE CONTROL MOUNTING BOLTS.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL MOUNTING BOLTS AND ADD A LOCK PLATE WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE CONTROL, MOUNTING BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKINGCONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
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, 1979 to June 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.