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Harley-Davidson Wide Glide (fxwg) Recalls — Canada & USA – Major League Recalls

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Harley-Davidson Wide Glide (fxwg) Recalls

1 recall across 1 model year

Summary

The Harley-Davidson Wide Glide (FXWG) has 1 recall affecting the 1980 model year, where the rear brake control mounting bolts can fail under stress, allowing the entire rear brake control to detach from the frame without warning and leaving the rider with no rear braking capability.

When the control separates, the rear brake pedal becomes non-functional, and stopping distances increase significantly, with the rider relying entirely on the front brake to slow the motorcycle.

19801 recall

Latest: Nov 1980

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