Harley-Davidson · Canada · Mod
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlh): Brakes
Affects Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlh) · 1979 — about 13 vehicles.
The hazard
IT IS POSSIBLE TO DISTORT THE BRAKE LINKAGE INNER PIVOT ARM WHEN A HIGH BARKE PEDAL LFORCE IS APPLIED. THIS CONDITION INCREASES BRAKE LINKAGE FREE PLAY AND RESULTS IN A LOWERED BRAKE PEDAL POSITION THAT DECREASES THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY APPLY THE REAR BRAKE. RECALL ANNOUNCED BEFORE THE VEHICLES HAD BEEN SOLD TO THE PUBLIC. 3A10001H9 TO 3A12067H9
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