Make : HARLEY DAVIDSON | Model : FLT SERIES | Year : 1986 |
Build Dates : 19860301 - 19860601 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V087000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19860711 | Date Received by ODI: 19860709 | Date Added to Database: 19860718 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2097 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
PROPERLY TORQUE SWING ARM PIVOT SHAFT BOLT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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