Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlch), Sportster 1000 (Xlh) +1 more: Brakes

Affects Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlch), Sportster 1000 (Xlh), XLS 1000 Roadster · 1978–1979 — about 870 vehicles.

The hazard

THE ALUMINUM REAR BRAKE PEDAL CASTING MAY BREAK AT THE PEDAL ARM OR CLAMPING HOLE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITY. 1978 XLH/XLCH 10000H8 THRU 51674H8 1979 XLH/XLS 10000H9 THRU 67593H9

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