Service brakes, hydraulicRecall 96V-103 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 96V-103 covers 251 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic problem, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V103000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE SEAL ON THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER PISTON CAN MOVE OUT OF POSITION.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF REAR BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; MECHANICAL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN JULY 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4080. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 April 1, 1996 to April 1, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.