HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1000, 1200, 1340, 80 and 6 more (1979): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 79V169000 · Jul 9, 1979 · Harley-Davidson Motor Co.
21,970
vehicles affected
21,970
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 79V169000
- Date
- Jul 9, 1979
- Maker
- Harley-Davidson Motor Co.
- Units affected
- 21,970
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Master cylinder
- Model years
- 1979
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles covered
10 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson | 1000 | 1979 |
| Harley-Davidson | 1200 | 1979 |
| Harley-Davidson | 1340 | 1979 |
| Harley-Davidson | 80 | 1979 |
| Harley-Davidson | FLH | 1979 |
| Harley-Davidson | Fxe | 1979 |
| Harley-Davidson | Fxef | 1979 |
| Harley-Davidson | FXS | 1979 |
| Harley-Davidson | XLH | 1979 |
| Harley-Davidson | XLS | 1979 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 79V169000?
10 models: Harley-Davidson 1000 (1979), Harley-Davidson 1200 (1979), Harley-Davidson 1340 (1979) and 7 more, about 21,970 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 79V169000?
DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.