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this condition can impede the ability of the throttleplate to return to the idle position increasing the potential for a vehicleaccident or loss of control of the motorcycle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the air cleaner filter on the affected motorcycles. if owners have purchased a filter and have not installed it on their motorcycles, they can return the filter for a replacement or a refund of their money.

1995 Harley Davidson 1340

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the air cleaner baffle plate can detach and lodge in the throat of the carburetor.

Corrective Action

this condition can impede the ability of the throttleplate to return to the idle position increasing the potential for a vehicleaccident or loss of control of the motorcycle.

Recall Notes

1994 Harley Davidson 1340

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the air cleaner baffle plate can detach and lodge in the throat of the carburetor.

Corrective Action

this condition can impede the ability of the throttleplate to return to the idle position increasing the potential for a vehicleaccident or loss of control of the motorcycle.

Recall Notes

1993 Harley Davidson 1340

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the air cleaner baffle plate can detach and lodge in the throat of the carburetor.

Corrective Action

this condition can impede the ability of the throttleplate to return to the idle position increasing the potential for a vehicleaccident or loss of control of the motorcycle.

Recall Notes

1992 Harley Davidson 1340

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the air cleaner baffle plate can detach and lodge in the throat of the carburetor.

Corrective Action

this condition can impede the ability of the throttleplate to return to the idle position increasing the potential for a vehicleaccident or loss of control of the motorcycle.

Recall Notes

1991 Harley Davidson 1340

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the air cleaner baffle plate can detach and lodge in the throat of the carburetor.

Corrective Action

this condition can impede the ability of the throttleplate to return to the idle position increasing the potential for a vehicleaccident or loss of control of the motorcycle.

Recall Notes

1988 Harley Davidson 1340

Component

Power Train:Manual Transmission

Consequence of Defect

there may be structural integrity problems with the shifter forks used in the transmissions.

Corrective Action

shifter forks might fracture, causing the transmission tomalfunction, and possibly cause the rear wheel to lock up; this could result inan accident.

Recall Notes

replace the shifter forks in the transmission.

1987 Harley Davidson 1340

Component

Power Train:Manual Transmission

Consequence of Defect

there may be structural integrity problems with the shifter forks used in the transmissions.

Corrective Action

shifter forks might fracture, causing the transmission tomalfunction, and possibly cause the rear wheel to lock up; this could result inan accident.

Recall Notes

replace the shifter forks in the transmission.

1986 Harley Davidson 1340

Component

Power Train:Manual Transmission

Consequence of Defect

there may be structural integrity problems with the shifter forks used in the transmissions.

Corrective Action

shifter forks might fracture, causing the transmission tomalfunction, and possibly cause the rear wheel to lock up; this could result inan accident.

Recall Notes

replace the shifter forks in the transmission.

1981 Harley Davidson 1340

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

if the rear shock absorber should "over-travel" when motorcycle is operated over rough terrain, the current position of the rear brake caliper could cause the rear brake line to contact the right saddle bag carrier. this could cause a deformation in the rear brake line.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

all involved vehicles will be inspected and the rear brake torque arm will be replaced with one of a new design. the right saddle bag carrier will be modified, if necessary.

1980 Harley Davidson 1340

Component

Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device

Consequence of Defect

the adjusting screw, which mounts through a fork lock lever assembly into the fork lock itself, may not be fully and securely engaged because the screw may not be long enough. this may allow the fork pin to drop and accidentally engage the fork lock.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install an adjusting screw kit free of charge.

1980 Harley Davidson 1340

Component

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Consequence of Defect

there is a potential malfunction within the fork lock pin return mechanism which might allow the fork pin to drop and inadvertently engage the fork lock during left hand turns at low speeds.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will be inspect and, if necessary, replace the ignition switch/fork lock assembly without charge to owner.

1980 Harley Davidson 1340

Component

Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit

Consequence of Defect

on certain motorcycles, the head of the rear wheel sprocket mounting bolt could break off and eventually wedge itself between the aluminum chain housing and the sprocket. this defect is due to a manufacturing process which may cause the bolts to become brittle.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace all five rear wheel sprocket mounting bolts on all involved vehicles.

1980 Harley Davidson 1340

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Consequence of Defect

the rear brake caliper casting on certain vehicles could be porous and could allow brake fluid to seep from the caliper assembly. if this occurs, the rear brakes will gradually lose fluid and pressure.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will test and replace, if necessary, the rear brake caliper on affected vehicles.

1980 Harley Davidson 1340

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the rear brake control mounting bolts and add a lock plate without charge.

1980 Harley Davidson 1340

Component

Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing

Consequence of Defect

the wheel bearings on the involved motorcycles may have had inadequate initial bearing lubrications and sealing. depending on the degree of insufficient lubrication, this problem could cause failure of the front and/or rear wheel bearings.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and replace the wheel bearings at no charge to owner.

1980 Harley Davidson 1340

Component

Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles there may be a gradual loosening of the rear sprocket bolt(s) and a decrease in the clamping force necessary to maintain a secure attachment of the rear wheel sprocket to the wheel.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the (5) rear wheel sprocket bolts at no charge.

1979 Harley Davidson 1340

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

the rear brake master cylinder plastic piston employs a non-specified material which may allow excessive water absorption. as a result, the plastic piston might stick in the master cylinder piston bore and cause brake drag.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace rear brake master cylinder pistons without charge to owner.

1979 Harley Davidson 1340

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

certain vehicles may have been equipped with front brake master cylinders which have fissures in the cylinder bodies. this would allow brake fluid leakage through the fissured section.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace defective front brake master cylinders without charge to owners.