Harley-davidson Recall 97V227000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Pedals And Linkages

NHTSA recall 97V227000 · announced December 15, 1997 · filed by Harley-davidson Motor Company · 2,012 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE LEVER HUB TO SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER LEVER WHICH WOULD AFFECT REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL PERFORM THE RECALL SERVICE ON THESE VEHICLES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1998 Harley-davidson Fl
• 1998 Harley-davidson Softail

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