Safety Recall NHTSA · 84V044000 Reported April 4, 1984

Equipment:motorcycle sidecar attachments

Harley-davidson Motor Company · N/A · 114 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
84V044000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
114
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 4, 1984

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Upper brace clamps will be inspected and replaced without charge.

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 84V044000 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 84V044000

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

What is recall 84V044000?

NHTSA recall 84V044000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on April 4, 1984. It addresses: Equipment:motorcycle sidecar attachments. The recall affects approximately 114 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 84V044000 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.