OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

90V188000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper

Reported Nov 1, 1990 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

Summary

THE UPPER MOUNTING BOLT FOR FRONT BRAKE CALIPER(S) MIGHT FRACTURE WHILE IN USE.

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.

Remedy

REPLACE UPPER CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS.

Notes

SYSTEM: FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.

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