Harley-Davidson XL Series Recall 86V153: Power Train

NHTSA campaign 86V153, reported November 13, 1986, 2,829 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V153HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

Component: POWER TRAIN
Problem: 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.
Risk
Remedy: REPLACE GEAR WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN PROVEN AND TESTED.
Notes: SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION GEARS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.

Harley-Davidson XL Series	1987