Harley Davidson Flh80 1979
Model Flh80 made in 1979 by Harley Davidson got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, structure.
Model 1979
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
79V136000 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. | from 08/01/1978 to 05/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 2547 | 07/09/1979 | MFR | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | 05/31/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and install the proper seat handrail hold down hardware. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: equipment; seat bolts.consequences of defect: missing bolts could allow the seat to shift or possiblycome loose from motorcycle during operation, resulting in loss of vehiclecontrol and serious personal injury.note: owner is advised not to carry passengers and to operate motorcycle withcaution because of the possible excessive seat movement. | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
79V246000 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. | from 08/01/1974 to 10/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 57694 | 01/29/1980 | MFR | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | 11/06/1979 | 12/14/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will install an improved front fender bracket system at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: structure; front fenders.consequences of defect: if front fender contacts the tire, this could cause thetire to skid and the operator to lose control of the motorcycle. an accidentcould result.note: owner is advised not to operate the motorcycle prior to having theproblem corrected. |