Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlch), Sportster 1000 (Xlh) +5 more: Brakes

Affects Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlch), Sportster 1000 (Xlh), Low Rider (Fxs), Electra Glide (Flh), Electra Glide (FLH80), Super Glide (Fx), Super Glide (Fxe) · 1978–1979 — about 14 vehicles.

The hazard

THE FRONT BRaKE MASTER CYLINDER PLUNGER PISTON BORE DIAMETER MAY BE 0.015 INCHES OVERSIZE RESULTING IN A REDUCED INTERFERENCE FIT BETWEEN THE PISTON SEALS AND THE CYLINDER BORE WHICH COULD ALLOW HJYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING ACTION. VEHICLES SOLD IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO ONLY.

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