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Recall campaign79V114000

Recall 79V114000: Harley-davidson motor co.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Report received
May 10, 1979
Manufacturer
Harley-davidson motor co.
Potentially affected
3,074vehicles
Model years
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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.