How many recalls does the 1986 Harley-Davidson 1340 have?

The 1986 Harley-Davidson 1340 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1986 Harley-Davidson 1340 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1986 Harley-Davidson 1340 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 Harley-Davidson 1340 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 43,058 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 88V177000 1988-11-15 43,058 affected

Defect

THERE MAY BE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY PROBLEMS WITH THE SHIFTER FORKS USED IN THE TRANSMISSIONS.

Consequence

SHIFTER FORKS MIGHT FRACTURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TOMALFUNCTION, AND POSSIBLY CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP; THIS COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE THE SHIFTER FORKS IN THE TRANSMISSION.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 Harley-Davidson 1340 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.