Recall campaign80V009000
Recall 80V009000: 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
- Report received
- Feb 14, 1980
- Manufacturer
- Harley-davidson motor co.
- Potentially affected
- 1,343vehicles
- Model years
- 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 rear brake caliper casting on certain vehicles could be porous and could allow brake fluid to seep from the caliper assembly. If this occurs, the rear brakes will gradually lose fluid and pressure.
Remedy
Dealer will test and replace, if necessary, the rear brake caliper on affected vehicles.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1980 Harley-Davidson 13400 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.