Recall campaign80V126000
Recall 80V126000: 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340
Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
- Report received
- Sep 24, 1980
- Manufacturer
- Harley-davidson motor co.
- Potentially affected
- 4,262vehicles
- 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 wheel bearings on the involved motorcycles may have had inadequate initial bearing lubrications and sealing. Depending on the degree of insufficient lubrication, this problem could cause failure of the front and/or rear wheel bearings.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and replace the wheel bearings at no 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.