WheelsRecall 87V-129 · Harley-Davidson vehicles

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 87V-129 covers 13,303 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 1987.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected13,3032 models
ReportedAug 14, 1987Owners notified Aug 6, 1987
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V129000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CRACKS IN FRONT AND REAR WHEELS COULD DEVELOP AND CONTINUE THROUGH WHEEL SPOKES.

The risk

HUB AND RIM COULD SEPARATE CREATING HANDLING PROBLEMSWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE WHEELS WITH DIFFERENT TESTED WHEELS.

SYSTEM: WHEEL SPOKEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from July 1, 1986 to July 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.