Service brakes, hydraulicRecall 89V-023 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 89V-023 covers 201 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic problem, reported to NHTSA on February 17, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V023000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CURVED SPRING WASHERS OR ECCENTRIC WASHERS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED FROM SOME OF THE REAR BRAKE SIDE PLATE ASSEMBLIES.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN DECREASED BRAKING PERFORMANCEWHICH COULD REDUCE STOPPING DISTANCE AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE SIDECAR REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES WITH SIDECARS.
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, 1988 to November 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.