NHTSA Recall 79V115000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V115000; Date: May. 11, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Harley-davidson 1000; 1979 Harley-davidson XLH1000; 1979 Harley-davidson XLS1000
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 635
Recall Summary:
The rear brake free travel adjusting bolt and nut installed during vehicle assembly may have been incorrectly tightened. This could cause the brake pedal to become jammed during brake operation.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, adjust and tighten the jamnuts.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: service brakes; hydraulic linkage, pedal. Consequences of defect: if the rear brakes become jammed while vehicle is inoperation, loss of vehicle control and an accident could occur. Note: owner is advised not to operate motorcycle until the necessary inspectioncan be made by dealer.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 28, 1979
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