1978 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1000 Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 79V114000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Manufactured:: 10/31/1976 - 11/30/1977
Affected:: 3,074
Defect:: 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.
Notes:: Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: service brakes; hydraulic, master cylinder.consequences of defect: loss of rear brake performance could lead to loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: although operator would still have full use of the front brake, vehicleshould not be operatwill install a redesigned, larger push rod and replace the master cylinderat no cost to owner.
Campaign:: 79V167000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Manufactured:: 07/31/1977 - 05/31/1979
Affected:: 27,546
Defect:: Because the rear brake pedal is made of aluminum castings it could break at the pedal arm or clamping hole.
Correction:: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear brake pedal without charge.
Notes:: Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: service brakes; brake pedal.consequences of defect: should brake pedal fail, loss of rear brake control anda vehicle accident could result, especially if the brake pedal is pressedextremely hard.