Recall
Harley-davidson Xl Series — 86V153000
NHTSA ID
86V153000
Make
Harley-davidson
Model
Xl Series
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1986-11-13
Component
POWER TRAIN
Units Affected
2,829
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
REPLACE GEAR WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN PROVEN AND TESTED.