Recall campaign80V037000
Recall 80V037000: 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
- Report received
- Mar 31, 1980
- Manufacturer
- Harley-davidson motor co.
- Potentially affected
- 2,440vehicles
- 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
There is a potential malfunction within the fork lock pin return mechanism which might allow the fork pin to drop and inadvertently engage the fork lock during left hand turns at low speeds.
Remedy
Dealer will be inspect and, if necessary, replace the ignition switch/fork lock assembly without charge to owner.
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.