1979 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 80 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

79V136000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Equipment

Manufactured:

07/31/1978 - 04/30/1979

Affected:

2,547

Defect:

The seat handrail may have been assembled to the motorcycle with the two center attaching bolts missing. if these two bolts are missing the seat will be attached by the front bracket and rear bolt only.

Correction:

Dealer will inspect and install the proper seat handrail hold down hardware.

Notes:

Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: equipment; seat bolts.consequences of defect: missing bolts could allow the seat to shift or possiblycome loose from motorcycle during operation, resulting in loss of vehiclecontrol and serious personal injury.note: owner is advised not to carry passengers and to operate motorcycle withcaution because of the possible excessive seat movement.

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Campaign:

79V169000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder

Manufactured:

01/31/1978 - 04/30/1979

Affected:

21,970

Defect:

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.

Correction:

Dealer will replace rear brake master cylinder pistons without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: service brakes; rear brake master cylinder.consequences of defect: if this condition becomes severe enough, it could causeskidding of the rear wheel, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.

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