Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 1984

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 1984. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 2, 1984

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR:REGULATOR:STARTER:OTH

PARTS IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY BREAK OFF AND CAUSE THE ALTERNATOR TO STOP FUNCTIONING, WHICH WILL ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE ONLY UNTIL THE BATTERY IS EXHAUSTED. ALSO, SHEARED ALTERNATOR MOUNTING BOLTS MAY CAUSE THE DRIVE TRAIN AND REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP.

NHTSA ID: 84V056000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 2,417

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

MOTORCYCLES WILL BE SERVICED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM IN THE ALTERNATOR, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 4, 1984

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE SIDECAR ATTACHMENTS

COMPONENT OF TWO-PIECE UPPER BRACE CLAMP WHICH HELPS TO ATTACH THE SIDECAR TO THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME CONTAINS CHEMICAL IMPURITIES IN THE CASTING AND WAS SUBJECTED TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURING. UPPER BRACE CLAMP MAY FRACTURE.

NHTSA ID: 84V044000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 114

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

UPPER BRACE CLAMPS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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