Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 1982

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 1982. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 4, 1982

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DISC:CALIPER

THE REAR HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM MIGHT BE CAPABLE OF GENERATING EXCESSIVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WHICH COULD EXCEED THE BURST STRENGTH OF SOME OF THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS. THIS COULD CAUSE CALIPER FRACTURE AND TOTAL LOSS OF REAR BRAKES.

NHTSA ID: 82V044000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 11,714

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE BRAKE SYSTEM AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 4, 1982

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:4 SPEED

INSUFFICIENT HARDENING OF THE TRANSMISSION MAINSHAFT BEARING RACE IN SOME OF THE VEHICLES COULD CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO LOCK UP DURING OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

NHTSA ID: 82V013000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 6,314

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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