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Harley-Davidson 1340 Recall 88V177: Power Train:Manual Transmission

NHTSA campaign 88V177, reported November 15, 1988, 43,058 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V177HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Problem
THERE MAY BE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY PROBLEMS WITH THE SHIFTER FORKS USED IN THE TRANSMISSIONS.
Risk
SHIFTER FORKS MIGHT FRACTURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TOMALFUNCTION, AND POSSIBLY CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP; THIS COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE SHIFTER FORKS IN THE TRANSMISSION.
Notes
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION/SHIFTER FORK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.

Affected vehicles

Harley-Davidson 1340198619871988