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1980 Harley Davidson Flh80

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

the front fender bolts on the involved vehicles may loosen after extended vehicle use. if undetected, the loosening could result in either bolt loss or failure which could allow the fender to contact the tire.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install an improved front fender bracket system at no cost to owner.

1979 Harley Davidson Flh80

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

the seat handrail may have been assembled to the motorcycle with the two center attaching bolts missing. if these two bolts are missing the seat will be attached by the front bracket and rear bolt only.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and install the proper seat handrail hold down hardware.

1979 Harley Davidson Flh80

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

the front fender bolts on the involved vehicles may loosen after extended vehicle use. if undetected, the loosening could result in either bolt loss or failure which could allow the fender to contact the tire.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install an improved front fender bracket system at no cost to owner.

1978 Harley Davidson Flh80

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Consequence of Defect

the involved motorcycles were produced with an incorrect front brake caliper piston assembly which allows excessive caliper pad retraction from the front brake disc. because of this, more than one application of the front handlever could be required to produce effective front braking of the motorcycle.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the front brake caliper at no cost to owner.

1978 Harley Davidson Flh80

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

the involved motorcycles were manufactured with front brake master cylinders in which the plunger piston bore diameter was honed .015 inches over maximum specifications. this oversized bore results in a poor fit between the elastomeric piston cup and the cylinder bore, which allows fluid leakage from the hydraulic system.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front brake master cylinder assembly at no cost to owner.

1978 Harley Davidson Flh80

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

the front fender bolts on the involved vehicles may loosen after extended vehicle use. if undetected, the loosening could result in either bolt loss or failure which could allow the fender to contact the tire.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install an improved front fender bracket system at no cost to owner.

1977 Harley Davidson Flh80

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

the front fender bolts on the involved vehicles may loosen after extended vehicle use. if undetected, the loosening could result in either bolt loss or failure which could allow the fender to contact the tire.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install an improved front fender bracket system at no cost to owner.

1976 Harley Davidson Flh80

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

the front fender bolts on the involved vehicles may loosen after extended vehicle use. if undetected, the loosening could result in either bolt loss or failure which could allow the fender to contact the tire.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install an improved front fender bracket system at no cost to owner.

1975 Harley Davidson Flh80

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

the front fender bolts on the involved vehicles may loosen after extended vehicle use. if undetected, the loosening could result in either bolt loss or failure which could allow the fender to contact the tire.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install an improved front fender bracket system at no cost to owner.