NHTSA Recall 80V037000
Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Component: Electrical System. Reported 1980-03-31. An estimated 2,440 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THERE IS A POTENTIAL MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE FORK LOCK PIN RETURN MECHANISM WHICH MIGHT ALLOW THE FORK PIN TO DROP AND INADVERTENTLY ENGAGE THE FORK LOCK DURING LEFT HAND TURNS AT LOW SPEEDS.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL BE INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH/FORK LOCK ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION SWITCH/FORK LOCK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNEXPECTED ENGAGING OF THE FORK LOCK CAN RESULT INVEHICLE ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.
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