The 1980 Harley-Davidson Tour Glide (FLT) has 5 recalls, with the most serious being multiple defects that can lock the steering mid-ride, including a faulty ignition switch and fork lock assembly that can inadvertently engage the steering lock.
On the wheel and drivetrain side, rear wheel sprocket mounting bolts can gradually loosen and lose clamping force, or contact the spacer plate in a way that locks the rear wheel. Wheel bearings on both the front and rear may also have insufficient lubrication from the factory, which can cause bearing failure and wheel lock-up. Rounding out the list, the rear brake caliper casting can develop seepage, allowing brake fluid to escape the caliper and reducing or eliminating rear braking force.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts that attach the rear wheel sprocket can gradually loosen. This reduces the clamping force holding the sprocket to the wheel and may cause the bolts to interfere with the spacer plate, locking up the rear wheel.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Some motorcycles may lack proper lubrication and sealing in the wheel bearings from the factory. This can lead to insufficient lubrication, causing the front and/or rear wheel bearings to fail and potentially lock up.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fork lock pin inside the ignition switch assembly can drop and unintentionally lock the fork, causing complete loss of vehicle control.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The ignition switch/fork lock assembly's adjusting screw may be too short, causing it to disengage. If disengaged, the fork lock pin can drop and lock the steering mechanism.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear brake calipers may have casting defects that allow brake fluid to leak out, reducing or eliminating rear braking power.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
