Harley-davidson 1979 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled July 9, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V169000 · Harley-davidson
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
21,970 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Harley-davidson 1000 · Harley-davidson 1200 · Harley-davidson 1340 · Harley-davidson 80 · Harley-davidson FLH · Harley-davidson FXE · Harley-davidson FXEF · Harley-davidson FXS · Harley-davidson XLH · Harley-davidson XLS
Manufacturer(s)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →