Recall
Harley-davidson Flst — 86V041000
NHTSA ID
86V041000
Make
Harley-davidson
Model
Flst
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1986-03-11
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
4,164
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
TRANSMISSION MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUGS MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN DURING ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE BROKEN MAGNET MAY BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION GEARS CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO LOCKUP. IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS OPERATING, THE REAR WHEEL WILL LOCK-UP WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE DRAIN PLUG WITH A SHORTER, NON INTERFERING MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUG.