HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLH1000 1979: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V079000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XLH1000 | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-04-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-02-01 - 1978-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 568
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING LEVER ARMS AND PIVOT SHAFTS WITH REINFORCED ONES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; PIVOT SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE MAY CAUSE PEDALDEFORMATION AND LOSS OF REAR BRAKES, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
