Trailer hitchesRecall 95V-045 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 95V-045 covers 768 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on March 27, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V045001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE WELDS USED TO HOLD THE MAIN FOLDING HINGE TO THE SIDE FRAME MEMBERS WERE EITHER OMITTED OR TEMPORARY TACK WELDS RATHER THAN COMPLETE WELDS WERE USED.
The risk
THE REAR HINGE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE REAR FRAME CAUSING THE FRAME TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE WHILE THE TRAILER IS TOWED AND CARRYING A MOTORCYCLE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELD AND, IF NOT FULLY WELDED, IT WILL BE CLEANED, PREPARED, CORRECTLY WELDED, AND REPAINTED.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER PIECES; TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHMENTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE AND DOUBLE-FOLDING TRAILERS USED TO TRANSPORT MOTORCYCLES.NOTE: IF YOUR TRAILER IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 August 1, 1994 to March 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.