NHTSA Recall 86V153000
Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Component: Power Train. Reported 1986-11-13. An estimated 2,829 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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 the manufacturer will do
REPLACE GEAR WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN PROVEN AND TESTED.
Notes
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION GEARS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.
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