NHTSA Recall 86V041000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V041000; Date: Mar. 11, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Harley-davidson Flst; 1986 Harley-davidson Fxst Series; 1986 Harley-davidson Fxstc
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 4,164
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Replace the drain plug with a shorter, non interfering magnetic drain plug.
Recall Notes:
System: transmission drain plug. Vehicle description: 1340cc "rigid mount" motorcycles.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 24, 1986
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