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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (xlch) in Canada.
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
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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