1978 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX1200 Recall

Campaign:

78V159000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder

Manufactured:

05/31/1978 - 05/31/1978

Affected:

342

Defect:

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.

Correction:

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front brake master cylinder assembly at no cost to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: service brakes; hydraulic system.consequences of defect: fluid depletion could result in loss of brakingeffectiveness, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.note: insufficient brake fluid in the system may be indicated by fluid leakagearound the master cylinder and increased free play in the hand lever.

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