Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Model Of Vehicle
1000
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
79V169000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Replace Rear Brake Master Cylinder Pistons Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Co.
Start Of Manufacture
19780201
End Of Manufacture
19790501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
21970
Date Owners Notified
19790824
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Date Report Received
19790709