Harley-davidson Recall 86V153000: Power Train
NHTSA recall 86V153000 · announced November 13, 1986 · filed by Harley-davidson Motor Co. · 2,829 units affected
The problem
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 to do
REPLACE GEAR WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN PROVEN AND TESTED.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION GEARS. 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.