1981 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1340 Recall

Campaign:

81V011000 on 02/11/1981

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic

Manufactured:

06/30/1980 - 12/31/1980

Affected:

1,884

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.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with saddle bags.system: service brakes; rear brake caliper.consequences of defect: partial or total loss of the rear brakes and anaccident could result.note: owners are advised not to operate motorcycle until dealer has inspectedvehicle.

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