Harley Davidson 80
Model 80 made by Harley Davidson got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1979
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
79V136000 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. | from 08/01/1978 to 05/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 2547 | 07/09/1979 | MFR | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | 05/31/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The seat handrail may have been assembled to the motorcycle with the two center attaching bolts missing. if these two bolts are missing the seat will be attached by the front bracket and rear bolt only. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and install the proper seat handrail hold down hardware. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: equipment; seat bolts.consequences of defect: missing bolts could allow the seat to shift or possiblycome loose from motorcycle during operation, resulting in loss of vehiclecontrol and serious personal injury.note: owner is advised not to carry passengers and to operate motorcycle withcaution because of the possible excessive seat movement. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
79V169000 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. | from 02/01/1978 to 05/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 21970 | 08/24/1979 | MFR | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | 07/09/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace rear brake master cylinder pistons without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
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. |