Harley-davidson 1986 Suspension recall
Recalled July 9, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V087000 · Harley-davidson
Remedy
PROPERLY TORQUE SWING ARM PIVOT SHAFT BOLT.
Units
2,097 units
Description
BOLTS IN PIVOT SHAFT THAT ATTACHES THE SWING ARM TO THE FRAME MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BOLTS COULD LOSE ALL TORQUE AND VIBRATE FREE OF THE MOTORCYCLE, CAUSING A SEVERE HANDLING PROBLEM WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
PROPERLY TORQUE SWING ARM PIVOT SHAFT BOLT.
Product
Harley-davidson FLT SERIES · Harley-davidson FXR SERIES
Manufacturer(s)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →