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FRED DEELEY recall on SPORTSTER 1000 (XLH) 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: Brakes
Units affected: 1,657
Products
| Model | Make | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| SUPER GLIDE (FXR) | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
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The issue
THE UPPER MOUNTING BOLT ON THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER(S) MIGHT DEVELOP A FRACTURE DURING NORMAL MOTORCYCLE USE. SHOULD A MOUNTING BOLT FRACTURE, THE BOLT'S MATING THREADED BUSHING MIGHT GRADUALLY MOVE OUT OF POSITION AND MAKE CONTACT WITH THE SPOKES OF THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT WHEEL. IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, THE FRONT WHEEL MIGHT SUDDENLY LOCK UP RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH.CORRECTION: UPPER MOUNTING BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.