HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1000 1973: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 73V215000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL1000 | 1973 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1974-02-15 | 1973-11-06 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1972-09-01 - 1973-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22310
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
AMF/HARLEY DAVIDSON CAMPAIGN NO 655.POSSIBILITY THAT A FORGING AT THE UPPERFRAME JUNCTION WAS REPLACED BY A WELDMENT.THE TUBES WERE THEN BUTT WELDED TOTHIS PEICE.THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE CRACKING OF THE TUBES NEAR THE WELD,AND COULD RESULT IN FRAME BREAKAGE RESULTING IN POOR HANDLING.'CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND INSTALLING BRACES TO REINFORCE FRAME'.
