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NHTSA recall 77V164000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Harley-Davidson 1200CC FX and 2 more

Reported Sep 28, 1977385 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

The defect

An incorrect o-ring may have been installed in the rear brake master cylinder. This could allow air leakage into the rear brake system, possibly resulting in loss of rear braking effectiveness.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the correct master cylinder o-ring without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Harley-Davidson 1200CC FX
1978
Harley-Davidson 1200CC Fxe
1978
Harley-Davidson 1200CC Fxss
1978

Notes

Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: service brakes; master cylinder, o-ring.consequences of defect: loss of rear brakes could occur without prior warningand could lead to a loss of vehicle control and an accident.