Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl), Sportster 1000 (Xlch): Brakes

Affects Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl), Sportster 1000 (Xlch) · 1976 — about 381 vehicles.

The hazard

THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE SHOE LININGS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE SHOES BECAUSE OF FAILURE OF THE BONDING ADHESIVE. SEPARATED BRAKE SHOE LININGS COULD CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO STOP SUDDENLY CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. 3A OR 4A 31727H6 TO 50376H6

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational