NHTSA Recall 78V079000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V079000; Date: Apr. 11, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Harley-davidson XLH1000
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 568
Recall Summary:
Some of these vehicles were manufactured with weak rear brake control inner lever arm and pivot shafts. As a result, excessive pressure will be needed on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace existing lever arms and pivot shafts with reinforced ones.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: service brakes; pivot shaft. Consequences of defect: excessive brake pedal pressure may cause pedaldeformation and loss of rear brakes, resulting in a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 10, 1978
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