HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1340 1980: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V037000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | 1340 | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-04-18 | 1980-03-31 | 1980-04-02 |
Production Dates: 1979-10-01 - 1980-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2440
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
DEALER WILL BE INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH/FORK LOCK ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.
