Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 97V-227 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY recall 97V-227 covers 2,012 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on December 15, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V227000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE LEVER HUB TO SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER LEVER WHICH WOULD AFFECT REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL PERFORM THE RECALL SERVICE ON THESE VEHICLES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLE 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 1-414-342-4680.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 November 3, 1997 to November 18, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.