Recall campaign79V246000
Recall 79V246000: 1975–1980 Harley-Davidson FLH and 1 other model
Structure › Body
- Report received
- Nov 6, 1979
- Manufacturer
- Harley-davidson motor co.
- Potentially affected
- 57,694vehicles
- Model years
- 1975–1980
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 front fender bolts on the involved vehicles may loosen after extended vehicle use. If undetected, the loosening could result in either bolt loss or failure which could allow the fender to contact the tire.
Remedy
Dealer will install an improved front fender bracket system at no cost to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1975 Harley-Davidson FLH0 complaints
- 1976 Harley-Davidson FLH0 complaints
- 1977 Harley-Davidson FLH0 complaints
- 1978 Harley-Davidson FLH0 complaints
- 1979 Harley-Davidson FLH0 complaints
- 1980 Harley-Davidson FLH0 complaints
- 1975 Harley-Davidson Flhs0 complaints
- 1976 Harley-Davidson Flhs0 complaints
- 1977 Harley-Davidson Flhs0 complaints
- 1978 Harley-Davidson Flhs0 complaints
- 1979 Harley-Davidson Flhs0 complaints
- 1980 Harley-Davidson Flhs0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.