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FRED DEELEY recall on SPORTSTER 1000 (XL) and SUPER GLIDE (FXR) models
· Published by Transport Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: Motorcycle
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety Industry
System: Suspension
Units affected: 654
Products
| Model | Make | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| SUPER GLIDE (FXR) | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | 1987 |
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The issue
A CRACKING CONDITION COULD DEVELOP IN THE SEVEN SPOKE FRONT AND REAR CAST WHEELS. IF NOT DETECTED, THESE CRACKS COULD PROPOGATE THROUGH THE SPOKES AND CAUSE THE WHEEL HUB AND RIM TO SEPARATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITH WHEELS OF A DIFFERENT TESTED DESIGN.