Vehicle recall 79V167000 · July 9, 1979
1978-1979 Harley-Davidson 1000
Because the rear brake pedal is made of aluminum castings it could break at the pedal arm or clamping hole.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Because the rear brake pedal is made of aluminum castings it could break at the pedal arm or clamping hole.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear brake pedal without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: service brakes; brake pedal.consequences of defect: should brake pedal fail, loss of rear brake control anda vehicle accident could result, especially if the brake pedal is pressedextremely hard.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V167000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 9, 1979
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- September 7, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 27,546
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
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 1000 (1978-1979): 1979, 1978
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