1979 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200

2 recalls — 0 complaints

79V169000 Jul 9, 1979
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PLASTIC PISTON EMPLOYS A NON-SPECIFIED MATERIAL WHICH MAY ALLOW EXCESSIVE WATER ABSORPTION. AS A RESULT, THE PLASTIC PISTON MIGHT STICK IN THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON BORE AND CAUSE BRAKE DRAG.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
21,970 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
79V100000 Apr 17, 1979
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS WHICH HAVE FISSURES IN THE CYLINDER BODIES. THIS WOULD ALLOW BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE THROUGH THE FISSURED SECTION.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
370 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE99057 Opened: Sep 10, 1999 — Closed: Nov 1, 1999
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1999
MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBAR FRACTURING
Owner reports left end of handlebar fractured and separated at cable guide hole while riding.The drag style handlebar involved is part number 56185-98.We are opening this investigation to obtain additional information about this issue.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 across all model years (1975–2000).

16 Total Recalls
24 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2002 0 6 View
2000 1 4 View
1999 1 9 View
1997 0 4 View
1996 1 1 View
1995 1 0 View
1994 1 0 View
1993 1 0 View
1992 1 0 View
1991 1 0 View
1990 1 0 View
1989 1 0 View
1988 1 0 View
1979 (current) 2 0
1977 1 0 View
1976 1 0 View
1975 1 0 View

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