Vehicle recall 76V152000 · September 27, 1976
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide and Super Glide
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Harley Davidson campaign no 706.MOTORCYCLES.POSSIBILITY that rear brake maynot function effectively upon pedal application due to an overheating conditioncaused by brake pad drag.(correct by inspecting and installing a retractorpiston assembly, checking caliper mounting bracket alignment, installing D.O.T.5 brake fluid, and on, some vehicles replace the teflon caliper supportpin bushings with stainless steel bushings).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 76V152000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 27, 1976
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- October 22, 1976
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 57,140
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
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 Electra Glide (1974-1976): 1976, 1975, 1974
- Harley-Davidson Super Glide (1974-1976): 1976, 1975, 1974
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