Crossbones Recall
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2008
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Nope, HD is calling it a 'Safety Recall' if I remember correctly from the letter. I checked the acorn this morning and hopped on and came in to work. I will schedule with the dealer and bring it in when it's convenient. I am not too awfully worried about it.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Leander Texas
it must be internal because it is not on the federal list. they are required to tell the feds of any safety issue. is it listed as a safety issue?
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/recallsearch.cfm
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/recallsearch.cfm
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Bel Air Md
Talked to my Dealer this morning, they had two in stock, said it takes 20 minutes and to bring it in and they will take care of it. They are right by my office and it's free so I will let them do it.
2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: NC
I am deployed..will be home in 2 weeks. I get an email from my wife saying my bike has been recalled and that i cant ride it!!!! And then I logged into HD forums and find out its a loose nut.....I think it was a failed attempt to stop me from riding my *** off when i go home....thanks all for the good news on this matter!
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
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From: UK & France
Got my letter today. I checked the torque on mine. Came in at 600 inlbs which is standard for a 9/16 in. course thread nut. Maybe putting some LocTite (red), or a lock washer would do the trick. If the MoCo has a better fix, fine. If someone has talked to a service dept, let us know. Just something we need to keep an eye on.
Will post a pic when I cool down. It's well over 30c here today.
BTW my HD dealer in Frejus didn't know anything about this when I booked my Cross Bones in for it's annual service. Not helped by my lack of French and his lack of English.
Tourer
Joined: May 2007
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From: Shropshire, England
I live in the UK just had the recall letter, so phoned my local dealer to book it in and was told it would take 3 weeks before they could do it as the nuts are only ordered when required, and they come over by ship,
Banned
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From: Long Island NY
2nd Gear
Joined: Nov 2007
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it's not the acorn nut, it's the acorn stud (number 8 in figure 2-64 on page 2-42 of the 2008 softail service manual) that gets replaced with one that has a cotter pin to keep it from falling out of it works loose. The acorn nut (a different part) doesn't get replaced. And it's one of the parts holding the front brake assembly on (my ride doesn't have a "break" yet). Took about 30 seconds to replace it.
h...sorry ....i am italian and i don't uderstund very well..which is the part...
Can you attacched a photo???
Thanks so much for your courtesy...
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2009
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From: Belgium
Here is picture of the fix on french HD site:
http://passion-harley.forumpro.fr/le...183.htm#291299
Hope it helps.
http://passion-harley.forumpro.fr/le...183.htm#291299
Hope it helps.
