NHTSA Recall 86V087000
Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Component: Suspension. Reported 1986-07-09. An estimated 2,097 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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 the manufacturer will do
PROPERLY TORQUE SWING ARM PIVOT SHAFT BOLT.
Notes
SYSTEM: SWING ARM PIVOT SHAFT BOLT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.
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