HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1000 (1977): Suspension
Recall 77V120000 · Aug 10, 1977 · Harley-Davidson Motor Co.
347
vehicles affected
347
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 77V120000
- Date
- Aug 10, 1977
- Maker
- Harley-Davidson Motor Co.
- Units affected
- 347
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Shock absorber
- Model years
- 1977
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Poisoning
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CUPPED SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING WASHERS WITH FLAT ONES, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson | XL1000 | 1977 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 77V120000?
1 model: Harley-Davidson XL1000 (1977), about 347 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 77V120000?
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CUPPED SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING WASHERS WITH FLAT ONES, WITHOUT CHARGE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.