| Make : HARLEY DAVIDSON | Model : XL SERIES | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 19860501 - 19861001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V153000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19861111 | Date Received by ODI: 19861113 | Date Added to Database: 19861118 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2829 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE GEAR WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN PROVEN AND TESTED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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