NHTSA Recall 79V167000
Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1979-07-09. An estimated 27,546 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL IS MADE OF ALUMINUM CASTINGS IT COULD BREAK AT THE PEDAL ARM OR CLAMPING HOLE.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PEDAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD BRAKE PEDAL FAIL, LOSS OF REAR BRAKE CONTROL ANDA VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT, ESPECIALLY IF THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSEDEXTREMELY HARD.
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