Disc: caliperRecall 78V-042 · 1978 Harley-Davidson 1200 Super Glide
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 78V-042 covers 3,438 1978 Harley-Davidson 1200 Super Glide for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V042000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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).
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE WASHER IN THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; CLAMPING BOLT WASHER (LEFT AND RIGHT).CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF A LOOSE BOLT CONDITION GOES UNNOTICED, THE CALIPERBOLT COULD LOOSEN ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE WHEEL SPOKES. THE RESULTING WHEEL ORBRAKE DAMAGE COULD CAUSE 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1978 to January 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.