Harley Davidson Xlh1000 1979
Model Xlh1000 made in 1979 by Harley Davidson got 3 recalls. There was one recall concerning 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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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V079000 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. | from 02/01/1978 to 03/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 568 | 04/10/1978 | MFR | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | 04/11/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Some of these vehicles were manufactured with weak rear brake control inner lever arm and pivot shafts. as a result, excessive pressure will be needed on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace existing lever arms and pivot shafts with reinforced ones. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: service brakes; pivot shaft.consequences of defect: excessive brake pedal pressure may cause pedaldeformation and loss of rear brakes, resulting in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| 79V115000 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. | from 03/01/1979 to 04/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 635 | 06/28/1979 | MFR | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | 05/11/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The rear brake free travel adjusting bolt and nut installed during vehicle assembly may have been incorrectly tightened. this could cause the brake pedal to become jammed during brake operation. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, adjust and tighten the jamnuts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: service brakes; hydraulic linkage, pedal.consequences of defect: if the rear brakes become jammed while vehicle is inoperation, loss of vehicle control and an accident could occur.note: owner is advised not to operate motorcycle until the necessary inspectioncan be made by dealer. | |||||||||||||||