Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 79V-169 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 79V-169 covers 21,970 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on July 9, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V169000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PLASTIC PISTON EMPLOYS A NON-SPECIFIED MATERIAL WHICH MAY ALLOW EXCESSIVE WATER ABSORPTION. AS A RESULT, THE PLASTIC PISTON MIGHT STICK IN THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON BORE AND CAUSE BRAKE DRAG.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS CONDITION BECOMES SEVERE ENOUGH, IT COULD CAUSESKIDDING OF THE REAR WHEEL, 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 February 1, 1978 to May 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.