1979 Harley-Davidson XLH1000
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Harley-Davidson XLH1000. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1979 Harley-Davidson XLH1000. Newest first.
The rear brake free travel adjusting bolt and nut installed during vehicle assembly may have been incorrectly tightened. This could cause the brake pedal to become jammed during brake operation.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, adjust and tighten the jamnuts.
The involved motorcycles were manufactured with front brake master cylinders in which the plunger piston bore diameter was honed .015 inches over maximum specifications. This oversized bore results in a poor fit between the elastomeric piston cup and the cylinder bore, which allows fluid leakage from the hydraulic system.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front brake master cylinder assembly at no cost to owner.
Some of these vehicles were manufactured with weak rear brake control inner lever arm and pivot shafts. As a result, excessive pressure will be needed on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will replace existing lever arms and pivot shafts with reinforced ones.
Every Harley-Davidson XLH1000 model year
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