How many recalls does the 1979 Harley-Davidson 80 have?

The 1979 Harley-Davidson 80 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1979 Harley-Davidson 80 has an open recall?

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1979 Harley-Davidson 80 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1979 Harley-Davidson 80 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 24,517 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 79V169000 1979-07-09 21,970 affected

Defect

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.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

EQUIPMENT 79V136000 1979-05-31 2,547 affected

Defect

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.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL THE PROPER SEAT HANDRAIL HOLD DOWN HARDWARE.

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 1979 Harley-Davidson 80 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.