What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1982059
- Recall date
- 14 July 1982
- Make
- Harley-Davidson
- Models
- Super Glide (fxr), Sportster 1000 (xl)
- Model years
- 1982
- Vehicle class
- Motorcycle
- System
- Brakes
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 499
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
The rear hydraulic brake system might be capable of generating excessive pressure which could exceed the burst strangth of the rear brake caliper. The caliper could fracture without prior warning leading to a total loss of rear brake and could result in a vehicle crash.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 1982059.