Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 78V-079 · 1979 Harley-Davidson XLH1000
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 78V-079 covers 568 1979 Harley-Davidson XLH1000 for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V079000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WEAK REAR BRAKE CONTROL INNER LEVER ARM AND PIVOT SHAFTS. AS A RESULT, EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WILL BE NEEDED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING LEVER ARMS AND PIVOT SHAFTS WITH REINFORCED ONES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; PIVOT SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE MAY CAUSE PEDALDEFORMATION AND LOSS OF REAR BRAKES, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE 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 February 1, 1978 to March 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.