Harley-davidson Recall 86V087000: Suspension, Rear
NHTSA recall 86V087000 · announced July 9, 1986 · filed by Harley-davidson Motor Co. · 2,097 units affected
The problem
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 to do
PROPERLY TORQUE SWING ARM PIVOT SHAFT BOLT.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: SWING ARM PIVOT SHAFT BOLT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 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.