HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 1972: SUSPENSION
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 72V186000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | SPORTSTER | 1972 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1972-07-01 | 1972-07-20 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
HARLEY DAVIDSON CAMPAIGN NO 637-016.MINICYLE.POSSIBILITY THAT FRONT FORKSLIDERS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE WELD JOINT WHICH SECURES AXLE MOUNTING CLIP TOSLIDER TUBE.IF CONDITION EXISTS, COULD RESULT IN WEAK FORK ASSEMBLY, WHICHMAY FAIL DURING OPERATION, AND RESULT IN FRONT WHEEL BECOMING DETACHED FROMFRONT FORK.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING FRONT FORK SLIDERS WITH ONESHAVING CORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AXLE CLIPS.'
