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Harley-Davidson FXR Series Recall 86V087: Suspension:Rear

NHTSA campaign 86V087, reported July 9, 1986, 2,097 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V087HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
PROPERLY TORQUE SWING ARM PIVOT SHAFT BOLT.
Notes
SYSTEM: SWING ARM PIVOT SHAFT BOLT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.

Affected vehicles

Harley-Davidson FLT Series1986
Harley-Davidson FXR Series1986