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1976 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (xl) Recall

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Active Safety 1976 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (xl) Recalls (2)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1976 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (xl) in Canada.

Ref #1976-161 Campaign : N/D
1977-03-08 2 890 units

Brakes

Issue Description

ONE OR BOTH OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BOLTS MAY BREAK AND ALLOW THE BROKEN PORTION OF THE BOLT TO CONTACT THE ROTATING WHEEL SPOKES. IF BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BOLTS BREAK, THE INNER CALIPER HALF MAY BECOME DETACHED LEADING TO A LOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BRAKES. XL AND SLCH SPORTSTER MODELS 3A AND 4A WITH 1000 C.C. ENGINES. FX AND FXE SUPERGLIDE MODELS 2C AND 9D WITH 1200 C.C. ENGINES.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1976-113 Campaign : N/D
1976-09-24 381 units

Brakes

Issue Description

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

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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