Vehicle recall 74V046000 · March 18, 1974
Harley-Davidson FLH1200, FX1200 and 2 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Harley Davidson campaign no 024.POSSIBILITY that the rear disc brake calipersleak brake fluid due to poor sealing of piston-o-ring.this condition couldresult in gradual loss of braking effectiveness.(correct by inspecting andreplacing caliper where necessary).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 74V046000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 18, 1974
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- April 27, 1974
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,692
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Harley-Davidson FLH1200 (1973-1974): 1974, 1973
- Harley-Davidson FLP1200 (1974): 1974
- Harley-Davidson FX1200 (1973-1974): 1974, 1973
- Harley-Davidson FXE1200 (1974): 1974
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