Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 77V-164 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 77V-164 covers 385 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on September 28, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V164000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AN INCORRECT O-RING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS COULD ALLOW AIR LEAKAGE INTO THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE CORRECT MASTER CYLINDER O-RING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; MASTER CYLINDER, O-RING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF REAR BRAKES COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGAND COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.