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1979 HARLEY DAVIDSON Xlh1000 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    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.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    THE DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING LEVER ARMS AND PIVOT SHAFTS WITH REINFORCED ONES.

    Notes

    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.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1978-02-01 - 1978-03-01

    Vehicles Affected

    568

  2. Recall Description

    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.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY AT NO COST TO OWNER.

    Notes

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FLUID DEPLETION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKINGEFFECTIVENESS, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: INSUFFICIENT BRAKE FLUID IN THE SYSTEM MAY BE INDICATED BY FLUID LEAKAGEAROUND THE MASTER CYLINDER AND INCREASED FREE PLAY IN THE HAND LEVER.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1978-06-01 - 1978-06-01

    Vehicles Affected

    342

  3. Recall Description

    THE REAR BRAKE FREE TRAVEL ADJUSTING BOLT AND NUT INSTALLED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BECOME JAMMED DURING BRAKE OPERATION.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST AND TIGHTEN THE JAMNUTS.

    Notes

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC LINKAGE, PEDAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE REAR BRAKES BECOME JAMMED WHILE VEHICLE IS INOPERATION, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO OPERATE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL THE NECESSARY INSPECTIONCAN BE MADE BY DEALER.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1979-03-01 - 1979-04-01

    Vehicles Affected

    635

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