Harley-Davidson 1000 (1979) – 79V169000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard