Harley-davidson Recall 79V167000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Pedals And Linkages
NHTSA recall 79V167000 · announced July 9, 1979 · filed by Harley-davidson Motor Co. · 27,546 units affected
The problem
BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL IS MADE OF ALUMINUM CASTINGS IT COULD BREAK AT THE PEDAL ARM OR CLAMPING HOLE.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WITHOUT CHARGE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PEDAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD BRAKE PEDAL FAIL, LOSS OF REAR BRAKE CONTROL ANDA VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT, ESPECIALLY IF THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSEDEXTREMELY HARD.
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.