Safety Recall NHTSA · 92V167000 Reported November 12, 1992

Brakes:mechanical service:motorcycles only

Harley-davidson Motor Company · N/A · 4,272 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
92V167000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Harley-davidson Motor Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
4,272
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 12, 1992

Defect Summary

Screws (part number 3655) used to mount the front wheel brake disc, the jiffy stand spring, and front wheel cap, do not meet harley- davidson's strength requirements and may break during vehicle operation.

Safety Consequence

If the screw used to mount the front wheel brake discsbreaks, the front brake will be inoperative, increasing stopping distances whichmay result in an accident. Breakage of the screws for mounting the jiffy standspring will cause the stand to extend, which may cause loss of vehicle controlduring a turn. Breakage of the screw that holds the front wheel hub cap canresult in the hub cap being hurled off the motorcycle injuring persons in itspath.

Corrective Action

Replace part 3655 with stronger screws.

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 92V167000 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 92V167000

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

What is recall 92V167000?

NHTSA recall 92V167000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on November 12, 1992. It addresses: Brakes:mechanical service:motorcycles only. The recall affects approximately 4,272 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 92V167000 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.