Safety Recall NHTSA · 87V129000 Reported August 14, 1987

Wheels:other

Harley-davidson Motor Company · N/A · 13,303 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
87V129000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
13,303
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 14, 1987

Defect Summary

Cracks in front and rear wheels could develop and continue through wheel spokes.

Safety Consequence

Hub and rim could separate creating handling problemswhich could result in loss of control.

Corrective Action

Replace wheels with different tested wheels.

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 87V129000 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 87V129000

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

What is recall 87V129000?

NHTSA recall 87V129000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on August 14, 1987. It addresses: Wheels:other. The recall affects approximately 13,303 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 87V129000 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.