Harley-davidson Recall 77V164000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Master Cylinder
NHTSA recall 77V164000 · announced September 28, 1977 · filed by Harley-davidson Motor Co. · 385 units affected
The problem
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; MASTER CYLINDER, O-RING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF REAR BRAKES COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGAND COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.