Recalls › 82V044000

NHTSA recall 82V044000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Harley-Davidson Fxr Series and 1 more

Reported May 4, 198211,714 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.Built Jul 1, 1981 – Apr 1, 1982

The defect

The rear hydraulic brake system might be capable of generating excessive hydraulic pressure which could exceed the burst strength of some of the rear brake calipers. This could cause caliper fracture and total loss of rear brakes.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and modify the brake system at no cost to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Harley-Davidson Fxr Series
1982
Harley-Davidson XL Series
1982

Notes

Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: service brakes; hydraulic disc caliper, rear.consequences of defect: fracture of the rear brake caliper and total loss ofrear brake could cause a loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: the motorcycle should not be operated until the rear brake system can beserviced by the dealer.