| Make : HARLEY DAVIDSON | Model : 1000 | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19761101 - 19771201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V114000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790614 | Date Received by ODI: 19790510 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3074 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED CYCLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD WHICH HAS INSUFFICIENT CONTACT AREA WITH THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE ROD PENETRATING THE PISTON DURING EXTREMELY HIGH PEDAL EFFORT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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