Recall campaign79V169000
Recall 79V169000: 1979 Harley-Davidson FLH and 3 other models
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
- Report received
- Jul 9, 1979
- Manufacturer
- Harley-davidson motor co.
- Potentially affected
- 21,970vehicles
- Model years
- 1979
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 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.
Remedy
Dealer will replace rear brake master cylinder pistons without charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1979 Harley-Davidson 12000 complaints
- 1979 Harley-Davidson 13400 complaints
- 1979 Harley-Davidson FLH0 complaints
- 1979 Harley-Davidson FXS0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.