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Recall 1979 HARLEY DAVIDSON 1000

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

Component Description: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Manufacturer Responsible for Recall:HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Summary

DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.


Made between 2/1/1978 and 5/1/1979

Potential Number of Units Affected: 21,970

Date Owner Notified by Mfr: 8/24/1979

Recall Initiator: MFR

NHTSA Campaign Number: 79V169000


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