NHTSA Recall 80V009000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V009000; Date: Feb. 14, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Harley-davidson 1340
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 1,343
Recall Summary:
The rear brake caliper casting on certain vehicles could be porous and could allow brake fluid to seep from the caliper assembly. If this occurs, the rear brakes will gradually lose fluid and pressure.
How to Fix:
Dealer will test and replace, if necessary, the rear brake caliper on affected vehicles.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: service brakes; rear brake caliper casting. Consequences of defect: if this problem goes undetected, total loss of rearbrakes and a vehicle accident could occur.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 14, 1980
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