NHTSA Recall 79V114000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V114000; Date: May. 10, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Harley-davidson 1000; 1978 Harley-davidson 1000; 1977 Harley-davidson XLCR1000; 1978 Harley-davidson XLCR1000
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 3,074
Recall Summary:
The involved cycles were produced with a rear brake master cylinder push rod which has insufficient contact area with the rear brake master cylinder piston. This could result in the rod penetrating the piston during extremely high pedal effort.
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: service brakes; hydraulic, master cylinder. Consequences of defect: loss of rear brake performance could lead to loss ofvehicle control and an accident. Note: although operator would still have full use of the front brake, vehicleshould not be operatwill install a redesigned, larger push rod and replace the master cylinderat no cost to owner.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 14, 1979
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