Recall
Harley-davidson Flt Series — 86V087000
NHTSA ID
86V087000
Make
Harley-davidson
Model
Flt Series
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1986-07-09
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Units Affected
2,097
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
PROPERLY TORQUE SWING ARM PIVOT SHAFT BOLT.