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Safety recall · 87V129000

Wheels Harley-Davidson recall

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. reported this recall to NHTSA on August 14, 1987. It covers about 13,303 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V129000
Reported
Aug 14, 1987
Vehicles
13,303
Area
Wheels & tires

The problem

Cracks in front and rear wheels could develop and continue through wheel spokes.

The risk

Hub and rim could separate creating handling problemswhich could result in loss of control.

The fix

REPLACE WHEELS WITH DIFFERENT TESTED WHEELS.

Contacts

System: wheel spokevehicle description: motorcycles

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Harley-Davidson dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V129000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Harley-Davidson FXR Series01C
1987 Harley-Davidson XL Series12-

Questions

Is the 87V129000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 87V129000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 87V129000 announced?

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. reported it to NHTSA on August 14, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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