Harley-davidson 1987 Power Train recall
Recalled November 13, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V153000 · Harley-davidson
Remedy
REPLACE GEAR WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN PROVEN AND TESTED.
Units
2,829 units
Description
A PIECE OF GEAR COULD BREAK AT THE MAINSHAFT FIRST GEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION CASE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF GEAR TOOTH BECOMES LODGED BETWEEN TRANSMISSION GEARS, DRIVE TRAIN AND REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK UP POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPLACE GEAR WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN PROVEN AND TESTED.
Product
Harley-davidson XL SERIES
Manufacturer(s)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →