3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Some of these vehicles were manufactured with weak rear brake control inner lever arm and pivot shafts. As a result, excessive pressure will be needed on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will replace existing lever arms and pivot shafts with reinforced ones.
Notes
Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: service brakes; pivot shaft.consequences of defect: excessive brake pedal pressure may cause pedaldeformation and loss of rear brakes, resulting in a vehicle accident.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The involved motorcycles were manufactured with front brake master cylinders in which the plunger piston bore diameter was honed .015 inches over maximum specifications. This oversized bore results in a poor fit between the elastomeric piston cup and the cylinder bore, which allows fluid leakage from the hydraulic system.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front brake master cylinder assembly at no cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: service brakes; hydraulic system.consequences of defect: fluid depletion could result in loss of brakingeffectiveness, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.note: insufficient brake fluid in the system may be indicated by fluid leakagearound the master cylinder and increased free play in the hand lever.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The rear brake free travel adjusting bolt and nut installed during vehicle assembly may have been incorrectly tightened. This could cause the brake pedal to become jammed during brake operation.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, adjust and tighten the jamnuts.
Notes
Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: service brakes; hydraulic linkage, pedal.consequences of defect: if the rear brakes become jammed while vehicle is inoperation, loss of vehicle control and an accident could occur.note: owner is advised not to operate motorcycle until the necessary inspectioncan be made by dealer.