NHTSA recall campaign
95V045001
ManufacturerHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.Reported1995-03-27Affected768 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE WELDS USED TO HOLD THE MAIN FOLDING HINGE TO THE SIDE FRAME MEMBERS WERE EITHER OMITTED OR TEMPORARY TACK WELDS RATHER THAN COMPLETE WELDS WERE USED.
Risk
THE REAR HINGE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE REAR FRAME CAUSING THE FRAME TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE WHILE THE TRAILER IS TOWED AND CARRYING A MOTORCYCLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELD AND, IF NOT FULLY WELDED, IT WILL BE CLEANED, PREPARED, CORRECTLY WELDED, AND REPAINTED.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →