Recall 79V005000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Defect in 1978-1978 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLH1200
RECALL This recall affects up to 85 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V005000 |
| Manufacturer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. |
| Vehicles Affected | 85 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE INVOLVED MOTORCYCLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON ASSEMBLY WHICH ALLOWS EXCESSIVE CALIPER PAD RETRACTION FROM THE FRONT BRAKE DISC. BECAUSE OF THIS, MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION OF THE FRONT HANDLEVER COULD BE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE EFFECTIVE FRONT BRAKING OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AT NO COST TO OWNER.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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