HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200CC FXE 1978: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V164000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | 1200CC FXE | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-09-20 | 1977-09-28 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 385
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
AN INCORRECT O-RING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS COULD ALLOW AIR LEAKAGE INTO THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE CORRECT MASTER CYLINDER O-RING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; MASTER CYLINDER, O-RING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF REAR BRAKES COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGAND COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
