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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.

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.