Disc: caliperRecall 79V-005 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 79V-005 covers 85 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on January 4, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V005000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED MOTORCYCLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON ASSEMBLY WHICH ALLOWS EXCESSIVE CALIPER PAD RETRACTION FROM THE FRONT BRAKE DISC. BECAUSE OF THIS, MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION OF THE FRONT HANDLEVER COULD BE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE EFFECTIVE FRONT BRAKING OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; DISC CALIPER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE OPERATOR DOES NOT REALIZE THAT A SECOND BRAKEAPPLICATION IS REQUIRED, OR IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT TIME FOR A SECONDAPPLICATION, AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: THE OPERATOR WILL BE FOREWARNED OF THIS CONDITION BY AN INCREASE IN THEHANDLEVER MOVEMENT BEFORE THE FRONT BRAKE BECOMES EFFECTIVE. DRIVERS AREADVISED NOT TO OPERATE MOTORCYCLES UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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 November 1, 1978 to November 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.