OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

79V169000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

Reported Jul 9, 1979 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

Summary

THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PLASTIC PISTON EMPLOYS A NON-SPECIFIED MATERIAL WHICH MAY ALLOW EXCESSIVE WATER ABSORPTION. AS A RESULT, THE PLASTIC PISTON MIGHT STICK IN THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON BORE AND CAUSE BRAKE DRAG.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS CONDITION BECOMES SEVERE ENOUGH, IT COULD CAUSESKIDDING OF THE REAR WHEEL, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1979 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Fxs 1979 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1340 1979 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 1979 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Xls 1979 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1000 1979 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Flh 1979 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 80 1979 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Fxe 1979 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Fxef 1979 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Xlh

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