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1979 Harley-Davidson 1000 Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
Recall campaignsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Newest Jul 9, 1979
Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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Open investigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Recall campaigns

4 campaigns cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

79V167000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Jul 9, 1979
27,546 units potentially affected
The defect: BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL IS MADE OF ALUMINUM CASTINGS IT COULD BREAK AT THE PEDAL ARM OR CLAMPING HOLE.
The remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WITHOUT CHARGE.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.View on NHTSA.gov
79V169000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Jul 9, 1979
21,970 units potentially affected
The 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.
The remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.View on NHTSA.gov
79V115000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

May 11, 1979
635 units potentially affected
The defect: THE REAR BRAKE FREE TRAVEL ADJUSTING BOLT AND NUT INSTALLED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BECOME JAMMED DURING BRAKE OPERATION.
The remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST AND TIGHTEN THE JAMNUTS.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.View on NHTSA.gov
79V100000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Apr 17, 1979
370 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.View on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Safety investigation
NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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