HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1000 1979: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V115000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | 1000 | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-06-28 | 1979-05-11 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1979-03-01 - 1979-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 635
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE REAR BRAKE FREE TRAVEL ADJUSTING BOLT AND NUT INSTALLED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BECOME JAMMED DURING BRAKE OPERATION.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST AND TIGHTEN THE JAMNUTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC LINKAGE, PEDAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE REAR BRAKES BECOME JAMMED WHILE VEHICLE IS INOPERATION, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO OPERATE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL THE NECESSARY INSPECTIONCAN BE MADE BY DEALER.
