Recall
Harley-davidson Xlh1000 — 78V079000
NHTSA ID
78V079000
Make
Harley-davidson
Model
Xlh1000
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1978-04-11
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Units Affected
568
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING LEVER ARMS AND PIVOT SHAFTS WITH REINFORCED ONES.