Harley Davidson Fxs1200
Model Fxs1200 made by Harley Davidson got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 1978
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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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
78V159000 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. | from 06/01/1978 to 06/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 342 | 08/11/1978 | MFR | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | 07/19/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The involved motorcycles were manufactured with front brake master cylinders in which the plunger piston bore diameter was honed .015 inches over maximum specifications. this oversized bore results in a poor fit between the elastomeric piston cup and the cylinder bore, which allows fluid leakage from the hydraulic system. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front brake master cylinder assembly at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: service brakes; hydraulic system.consequences of defect: fluid depletion could result in loss of brakingeffectiveness, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.note: insufficient brake fluid in the system may be indicated by fluid leakagearound the master cylinder and increased free play in the hand lever. |