Recall campaign79V136000
Recall 79V136000: 1979 Harley-Davidson FLH
Equipment
- Report received
- May 31, 1979
- Manufacturer
- Harley-davidson motor co.
- Potentially affected
- 2,547vehicles
- Model years
- 1979
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The seat handrail may have been assembled to the motorcycle with the two center attaching bolts missing. If these two bolts are missing the seat will be attached by the front bracket and rear bolt only.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and install the proper seat handrail hold down hardware.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1979 Harley-Davidson FLH0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.