1979 Harley-davidson Xls Recalls

All 1979 Harley-davidson Xls recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
21,970
NHTSA Campaign Number: 79V169000
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: February 1st, 1978
Manufactured End Date: May 1st, 1979
Date of Owner Notification: August 24th, 1979

Defect Summary:
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.

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

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS CONDITION BECOMES SEVERE ENOUGH, IT COULD CAUSESKIDDING OF THE REAR WHEEL, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.

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