Vehicle recall 96V103000 · June 14, 1996
Harley-Davidson Dyna, FL and 2 more models
The seal on the rear master cylinder piston can move out of position.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The seal on the rear master cylinder piston can move out of position.
- Consequence
- This condition can result in a loss of rear braking performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear brake master cylinder.
- Notes
- System: brakes; mechanical. Vehicle description: motorcycles. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in July 1996. Note: owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4080. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V103000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 14, 1996
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- June 12, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 251
- 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 Dyna (1996): 1996
- Harley-Davidson FL (1996): 1996
- Harley-Davidson FX (1996): 1996
- Harley-Davidson Sportster (1996): 1996
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