NHTSA Recall 72V079000
Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Component: Power Train. Reported 1972-04-13. An estimated 8,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
HARLEY DAVIDSON CAMPAIGN NO 015.MANFD.11-1 1971 THRU 3-29 1972.POSSIBILITY THAT REAR FORK ASSEMBLY BEARING LOCK NUT WAS NOT PROPERLY STAKED TOPREVENT IT FROM BACKING OFF.IF CONDITION EXISTS, WILL RESULT IN LOSS OFBEARING ADJUSTMENT, WHICH COULD AFFECT STABILITY OF VEHICLE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND PROPERLY STAKING NUT WHERE NECESSARY.)
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