Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Motorcycles Were Manufactured With Front Brake Master Cylinders In Which The Plunger Piston Bore Diameter Was Honed .015 Inches Over MaximUM Specifications. This Oversized Bore Results In A Poor Fit Between The Elastomeric Piston Cup And The Cylinder Bore, Which Allows Fluid Leakage From The Hydraulic System.
Make Of Vehicle
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Model Of Vehicle
XLH1000
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
78V159000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Replace The Front Brake Master Cylinder Assembly At No Cost To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Co.
Start Of Manufacture
19780601
End Of Manufacture
19780601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
342
Date Owners Notified
19780811
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Date Report Received
19780719