Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 79V-167 · 1978–1979 Harley-Davidson 1000
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 79V-167 covers 27,546 1978–1979 Harley-Davidson 1000 for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on July 9, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V167000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL IS MADE OF ALUMINUM CASTINGS IT COULD BREAK AT THE PEDAL ARM OR CLAMPING HOLE.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PEDAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD BRAKE PEDAL FAIL, LOSS OF REAR BRAKE CONTROL ANDA VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT, ESPECIALLY IF THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSEDEXTREMELY HARD.
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 August 1, 1977 to June 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.