1978 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1000

2 recalls — 0 complaints

79V167000 Jul 9, 1979
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL IS MADE OF ALUMINUM CASTINGS IT COULD BREAK AT THE PEDAL ARM OR CLAMPING HOLE.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WITHOUT CHARGE.
27,546 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
79V114000 May 10, 1979
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
THE INVOLVED CYCLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD WHICH HAS INSUFFICIENT CONTACT AREA WITH THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE ROD PENETRATING THE PISTON DURING EXTREMELY HIGH PEDAL EFFORT.
3,074 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1000 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1000 across all model years (1975–1979).

10 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1000 — Year by Year

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