Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 79V-115 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 79V-115 covers 635 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V115000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE REAR BRAKE FREE TRAVEL ADJUSTING BOLT AND NUT INSTALLED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BECOME JAMMED DURING BRAKE OPERATION.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST AND TIGHTEN THE JAMNUTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC LINKAGE, PEDAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE REAR BRAKES BECOME JAMMED WHILE VEHICLE IS INOPERATION, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO OPERATE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL THE NECESSARY INSPECTIONCAN BE MADE BY DEALER.
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 March 1, 1979 to April 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.