Harley Davidson 1340 1981

Model 1340 made in 1981 by Harley Davidson got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .

Model 1981

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
81V011000HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.from 07/01/1980 to 01/01/1981V (Vehicle)188403/20/1981MFRHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY01/26/198102/12/1981
Defect SummaryIf 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryAll 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.
NotesVehicle 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.