Harley-davidson Recall 78V079000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Pedals And Linkages
NHTSA recall 78V079000 · announced April 11, 1978 · filed by Harley-davidson Motor Co. · 568 units affected
The problem
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WEAK REAR BRAKE CONTROL INNER LEVER ARM AND PIVOT SHAFTS. AS A RESULT, EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WILL BE NEEDED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING LEVER ARMS AND PIVOT SHAFTS WITH REINFORCED ONES.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; PIVOT SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE MAY CAUSE PEDALDEFORMATION AND LOSS OF REAR BRAKES, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE 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.