Harley-davidson Recall 86V041000: Power Train, Automatic Transmission
NHTSA recall 86V041000 · announced March 11, 1986 · filed by Harley-davidson Motor Co. · 4,164 units affected
The problem
TRANSMISSION MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUGS MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN DURING ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE BROKEN MAGNET MAY BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION GEARS CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO LOCKUP. IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS OPERATING, THE REAR WHEEL WILL LOCK-UP WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPLACE THE DRAIN PLUG WITH A SHORTER, NON INTERFERING MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUG.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION DRAIN PLUG.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1340CC "RIGID MOUNT" MOTORCYCLES.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.