NHTSA safety recall

Recall 86V153000

Power Train — Harley-davidson · reported 13 Nov 1986 · 2,829 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The fix

REPLACE GEAR WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN PROVEN AND TESTED.

SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION GEARS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.

NHTSA campaign
86V153000
Filed by
Harley-davidson Motor Co.
Report received
13 Nov 1986
Owners notified
11 Nov 1986
Potentially affected
2,829

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1987 Harley-davidson Xl Series

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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