How many recalls does the 1978 Harley-Davidson 1200 Super Glide have?

The 1978 Harley-Davidson 1200 Super Glide has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1978 Harley-Davidson 1200 Super Glide has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1978 Harley-Davidson 1200 Super Glide Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1978 Harley-Davidson 1200 Super Glide has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,438 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 78V042000 1978-03-01 3,438 affected

Defect

THE CLAMPING BOLT WASHER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HYDROGEN. (THESE WASHERS WERE INCORRECTLY PROCESSED, CAUSING THEM TO BECOME BRITTLE AND BREAK).

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE WASHER IN THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AT NO CHARGE.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1978 Harley-Davidson 1200 Super Glide as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.