| Make : HARLEY DAVIDSON | Model : FXR | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19870801 - 19890901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V188000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19901021 | Date Received by ODI: 19901101 | Date Added to Database: 19901127 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 42321 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE UPPER MOUNTING BOLT FOR FRONT BRAKE CALIPER(S) MIGHT FRACTURE WHILE IN USE. |
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Consequence:
THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM WILL REMAIN FUNCTIONAL, HOWEVER,THE BOLT'S MATING THREADED BUSHING CAN GRADUALLY MOVE OUT OF POSITION FAR ENOUGHFOR THE BUSHING TO CONTACT SPOKES ON THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT WHEEL. FRONT WHEELLOCKUP COULD OCCUR AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE UPPER CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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