Safety Recall NHTSA · 70V087000 Reported July 29, 1970

Brakes:mechanical service:linkage

The Norton Motorcycle Company Limited · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 7,416 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
70V087000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
7,416
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 29, 1970

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized The Norton Motorcycle Company Limited dealer and reference recall ID 70V087000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 70V087000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 70V087000?

NHTSA recall 70V087000 was issued by The Norton Motorcycle Company Limited on July 29, 1970. It addresses: Brakes:mechanical service:linkage. The recall affects approximately 7,416 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized The Norton Motorcycle Company Limited dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 70V087000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.