Safety Recall NHTSA · 77V032000 Reported March 1, 1977

Brakes:mechanical service:other

Harley-davidson Motor Company · N/A · 79,056 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
77V032000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
79,056
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 1, 1977

Defect Summary

On the involved vehicles, one or both of the front brake caliper bolts may break. This could allow the broken portion of the bolt to drift into the adjacent rotating wheel spokes. Should both caliper bolts break, the inner caliper half may become detached from the motorcycle.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace bolts with improved type bolts, where necessary.

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 Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 77V032000 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 77V032000

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

What is recall 77V032000?

NHTSA recall 77V032000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on March 1, 1977. It addresses: Brakes:mechanical service:other. The recall affects approximately 79,056 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 77V032000 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.