Harley-davidson Recall 79V169000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Master Cylinder

NHTSA recall 79V169000 · announced July 9, 1979 · filed by Harley-davidson Motor Co. · 21,970 units affected

The problem

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS CONDITION BECOMES SEVERE ENOUGH, IT COULD CAUSESKIDDING OF THE REAR WHEEL, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1979 Harley-davidson 1000
• 1979 Harley-davidson 1200
• 1979 Harley-davidson 1340
• 1979 Harley-davidson 80
• 1979 Harley-davidson Flh
• 1979 Harley-davidson Fxe
• 1979 Harley-davidson Fxef
• 1979 Harley-davidson Fxs
• 1979 Harley-davidson Xlh
• 1979 Harley-davidson Xls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.