NHTSA Recall 79V169000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V169000; Date: Jul. 9, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Harley-davidson 1000; 1979 Harley-davidson 1200; 1979 Harley-davidson 1340; 1979 Harley-davidson 80; 1979 Harley-davidson FLH; 1979 Harley-davidson FXE; 1979 Harley-davidson Fxef; 1979 Harley-davidson FXS; 1979 Harley-davidson XLH; 1979 Harley-davidson XLS
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 21,970
Recall Summary:
The rear brake master cylinder plastic piston employs a non-specified material which may allow excessive water absorption. As a result, the plastic piston might stick in the master cylinder piston bore and cause brake drag.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace rear brake master cylinder pistons without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: service brakes; rear brake master cylinder. Consequences of defect: if this condition becomes severe enough, it could causeskidding of the rear wheel, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 24, 1979
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