NHTSA Recall 77V032000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V032000; Date: Mar. 1, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Harley-davidson 1000; 1976 Harley-davidson 1000; 1977 Harley-davidson 1000; 1975 Harley-davidson 1200; 1976 Harley-davidson 1200; 1977 Harley-davidson 1200
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 79,056
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, one or both of the front brake caliper bolts may break. This could allow the broken portion of the bolt to drift into the adjacent rotating wheel spokes. Should both caliper bolts break, the inner caliper half may become detached from the motorcycle.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace bolts with improved type bolts, where necessary.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: service brakes; front brake caliper bolts. Consequences of defect: in either case, loss of vehicle control and an accidentcould result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 25, 1977
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