1980 Harley-Davidson 1340 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340. Check your own VIN below.
- 1979
- 1980
- 1981
- 1986
- 1987
- 1988
- 1995
7 safety recalls for the 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Wheel bearing (suspension)
The wheel bearings on the involved motorcycles may have had inadequate initial bearing lubrications and sealing. Depending on the degree of insufficient lubrication, this problem could cause failure of the front and/or rear wheel bearings.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace the wheel bearings at no charge to owner.
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Pedals and linkages (service brakes)
On certain vehicles, the rear brake control may disengage from the frame due to stresses primarily caused by the length of the brake control mounting bolts.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the rear brake control mounting bolts and add a lock plate without charge.
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Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)
On certain vehicles there may be a gradual loosening of the rear sprocket bolt(s) and a decrease in the clamping force necessary to maintain a secure attachment of the rear wheel sprocket to the wheel.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the (5) rear wheel sprocket bolts at no charge.
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Anti-theft device (steering)
The adjusting screw, which mounts through a fork lock lever assembly into the fork lock itself, may not be fully and securely engaged because the screw may not be long enough. This may allow the fork pin to drop and accidentally engage the fork lock.
Remedy: Dealer will install an adjusting screw kit free of charge.
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Switch (electrical system)
There is a potential malfunction within the fork lock pin return mechanism which might allow the fork pin to drop and inadvertently engage the fork lock during left hand turns at low speeds.
Remedy: Dealer will be inspect and, if necessary, replace the ignition switch/fork lock assembly without charge to owner.
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Differential unit (power train)
On certain motorcycles, the head of the rear wheel sprocket mounting bolt could break off and eventually wedge itself between the aluminum chain housing and the sprocket. This defect is due to a manufacturing process which may cause the bolts to become brittle.
Remedy: The dealer will replace all five rear wheel sprocket mounting bolts on all involved vehicles.
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Caliper (service brakes)
The rear brake caliper casting on certain vehicles could be porous and could allow brake fluid to seep from the caliper assembly. If this occurs, the rear brakes will gradually lose fluid and pressure.
Remedy: Dealer will test and replace, if necessary, the rear brake caliper on affected vehicles.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Harley-Davidson 1340 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson 1340 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 Harley-Davidson 1340 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340 | 7 | 0 |
| 1981 Harley-Davidson 1340 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Harley-Davidson 1340 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Harley-Davidson 1340 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Harley-Davidson 1340 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Harley-Davidson 1340 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340
How do I know if my 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Harley-Davidson dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 80V009000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.