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Harley-Davidson Fxstc Recall 86V041: Power Train:Automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 86V041, reported March 11, 1986, 4,164 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V041HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
REPLACE THE DRAIN PLUG WITH A SHORTER, NON INTERFERING MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUG.
Notes
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION DRAIN PLUG.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1340CC "RIGID MOUNT" MOTORCYCLES.

Affected vehicles

Harley-Davidson Flst1986
Harley-Davidson Fxst Series1986
Harley-Davidson Fxstc1986