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NHTSA recall 80E012000 · Equipment

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Reported Jun 2, 1980306 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.Built Aug 1, 1979 – Aug 1, 1979

The defect

There IS a possibility that the use of a non-specified material in the plastic piston of the master cylinder assembly may allow a greater degree of water absorption than intended by harley davidson.

The remedy

Manufacturer will inspect all suspect cylinders discovered in dealer"s parts inventories and will inform owners about replacement procedures.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

Vehicle category: motorcycles.system: service brakes; rear brake master cylinder; harley davidson, part no.424 15-79.consequences of defect: depending on the moisture content of the brake fluid, aplastic piston made of this non-specified material may stick in the mastercylinder piston bore, causing loss of vehicle control and an accident.