Unknown or otherRecall 84V-044 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 84V-044 covers 114 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a unknown or other problem, reported to NHTSA on April 4, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V044000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
COMPONENT OF TWO-PIECE UPPER BRACE CLAMP WHICH HELPS TO ATTACH THE SIDECAR TO THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME CONTAINS CHEMICAL IMPURITIES IN THE CASTING AND WAS SUBJECTED TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURING. UPPER BRACE CLAMP MAY FRACTURE.
The fix
UPPER BRACE CLAMPS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES WITH SIDECARS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; UPPER BRACE CLAMP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FRACTURE OF THE BRACE CLAMP, WHILE NOT CAUSINGSEPARATION OF THE SIDECAR FROM THE MOTORCYCLE, COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROLRESULTING IN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: MOTORCYCLE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH SIDECAR UNTIL CORRECTIVE SERVICEHAS BEEN PERFORMED.
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 March 1, 1983 to January 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.