Campaign 96V-103

Seal on the rear master cylinder piston can move out of position

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Defect summary

THE SEAL ON THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER PISTON CAN MOVE OUT OF POSITION.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF REAR BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKES; MECHANICAL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN JULY 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4080. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 96V103000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

4 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about brakes on these vehicles: 1, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 96V-103
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Harley-Davidson	Dyna	1996	0
Harley-Davidson	FL	1996	0
Harley-Davidson	FX	1996	0
Harley-Davidson	Sportster	1996	1

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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