Harley-davidson Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #79V169000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V169000 by Harley-davidson Motor Company. Includes 21,970 affected units, BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:MASTER CYLINDER:PISTONS:CUPS:SPRI, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace rear brake master cylinder pistons without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V169000

Manufacturer: Harley-davidson Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1979-07-09T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:hydraulic:master cylinder:pistons:cups:spri

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 21,970

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will replace rear brake master cylinder pistons without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-iudf~2e5s-6cxe

NHTSA ID: 79V169000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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