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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.

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.