NHTSA recall campaign
78V079000
ManufacturerHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.Reported1978-04-11Affected568 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING LEVER ARMS AND PIVOT SHAFTS WITH REINFORCED ONES.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
1 entryHARLEY-DAVIDSON
- XLH10001979