Harley-davidson 1978 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled September 28, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77V164000 · Harley-davidson
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE CORRECT MASTER CYLINDER O-RING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
385 units
Description
AN INCORRECT O-RING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS COULD ALLOW AIR LEAKAGE INTO THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE CORRECT MASTER CYLINDER O-RING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Harley-davidson 1200CC FX · Harley-davidson 1200CC FXE · Harley-davidson 1200CC FXSS
Manufacturer(s)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →