Recall
Harley-davidson Xl1000 — 77V120000
NHTSA ID
77V120000
Make
Harley-davidson
Model
Xl1000
Years Affected
1977
Recall Date
1977-08-10
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Units Affected
347
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN INCORRECT SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING WASHERS. THESE INCORRECT WASHERS PREVENT EITHER THE UPPER OR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER EYES FROM ROTATING FREELY WHEN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM MOVES, CAUSING STRESS ON THE SHOCK ABSORBER EYE. THIS COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE FAILURE, CAUSING COLLAPSE OF THE SUSPENSION AND A LOCKED WHEEL.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CUPPED SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING WASHERS WITH FLAT ONES, WITHOUT CHARGE.