Harley-davidson Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #78V079000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V079000 by Harley-davidson Motor Company. Includes 568 affected units, BRAKES:MECHANICAL SERVICE:LINKAGE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Some of these vehicles were manufactured with weak rear brake control inner lever arm and pivot shafts. As a result, excessive pressure will be needed on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace existing lever arms and pivot shafts with reinforced ones.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V079000

Manufacturer: Harley-davidson Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1978-04-11T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:mechanical service:linkage

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 568

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Some of these vehicles were manufactured with weak rear brake control inner lever arm and pivot shafts. As a result, excessive pressure will be needed on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will replace existing lever arms and pivot shafts with reinforced ones.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6g6w.dkzg-mpqk

NHTSA ID: 78V079000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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