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NHTSA recall 79V167000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Harley-Davidson 1000

Reported Jul 9, 197927,546 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.Built Aug 1, 1977 – Jun 1, 1979

The defect

Because the rear brake pedal IS made of aluminum castings it could break at the pedal arm or clamping hole.

The remedy

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear brake pedal without charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Harley-Davidson 1000

Notes

Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: service brakes; brake pedal.consequences of defect: should brake pedal fail, loss of rear brake control anda vehicle accident could result, especially if the brake pedal IS pressedextremely hard.

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