Recall
Harley-davidson 1340 — 88V177000
NHTSA ID
88V177000
Make
Harley-davidson
Model
1340
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1988-11-15
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
43,058
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THERE MAY BE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY PROBLEMS WITH THE SHIFTER FORKS USED IN THE TRANSMISSIONS.
Consequence
SHIFTER FORKS MIGHT FRACTURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TOMALFUNCTION, AND POSSIBLY CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP; THIS COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE SHIFTER FORKS IN THE TRANSMISSION.