NHTSA Recall 86V087000

NHTSA Campaign Id 86V087000; Date: Jul. 9, 1986

Recalled Vehicles:

1986 Harley-davidson Flt Series;  1986 Harley-davidson Fxr Series

Component: Suspension:rear

Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Co.

Affected Units:: 2,097

Recall Summary:

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.

How to Fix:

Properly torque swing arm pivot shaft bolt.

Recall Notes:

System: swing arm pivot shaft bolt. Vehicle description: motorcycles.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 11, 1986

Also see:

All recalls of Harley-davidson vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.