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Harley-Davidson XL Series Recall 87V129: Wheels

NHTSA campaign 87V129, reported August 14, 1987, 13,303 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V129HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Component
WHEELS
Problem
CRACKS IN FRONT AND REAR WHEELS COULD DEVELOP AND CONTINUE THROUGH WHEEL SPOKES.
Risk
HUB AND RIM COULD SEPARATE CREATING HANDLING PROBLEMSWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE WHEELS WITH DIFFERENT TESTED WHEELS.
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEEL SPOKEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES

Affected vehicles

Harley-Davidson FXR Series1987
Harley-Davidson XL Series1987