NHTSA Recall 90V188000
Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1990-11-01. An estimated 42,321 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE UPPER MOUNTING BOLT FOR FRONT BRAKE CALIPER(S) MIGHT FRACTURE WHILE IN USE.
Risk
THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM WILL REMAIN FUNCTIONAL, HOWEVER,THE BOLT'S MATING THREADED BUSHING CAN GRADUALLY MOVE OUT OF POSITION FAR ENOUGHFOR THE BUSHING TO CONTACT SPOKES ON THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT WHEEL. FRONT WHEELLOCKUP COULD OCCUR AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE UPPER CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.
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