Recall
Harley-davidson 1200 Super Glide — 78V042000
NHTSA ID
78V042000
Make
Harley-davidson
Model
1200 Super Glide
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1978-03-01
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Units Affected
3,438
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE CLAMPING BOLT WASHER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HYDROGEN. (THESE WASHERS WERE INCORRECTLY PROCESSED, CAUSING THEM TO BECOME BRITTLE AND BREAK).
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE WASHER IN THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AT NO CHARGE.
Affected Vehicles
Harley-davidson 1200 Super Glide
Model Years: 1978