NHTSA Recall 79V100000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V100000; Date: Apr. 17, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Harley-davidson 1000; 1979 Harley-davidson 1200; 1979 Harley-davidson 1340
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 370
Recall Summary:
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with front brake master cylinders which have fissures in the cylinder bodies. This would allow brake fluid leakage through the fissured section.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace defective front brake master cylinders without charge to owners.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: service brakes; master cylinder, front brake. Consequences of defect: brake fluid leakage would impair braking effectiveness. In some cases, complete loss of front brakes, loss of vehicle control, and anaccident could occur. Note: owner is advised not to operate the motorcycle until the problem iscorrected.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 10, 1979
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