NHTSA Recall 86V153000

NHTSA Campaign Id 86V153000; Date: Nov. 13, 1986

Recalled Vehicles:

1987 Harley-davidson Xl Series

Component: Power Train

Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Co.

Affected Units:: 2,829

Recall Summary:

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.

How to Fix:

Replace gear with one that has been proven and tested.

Recall Notes:

System: transmission gears. Vehicle description: motorcycles.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 11, 1986

Also see:

All recalls of Harley-davidson vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.