Recall 86V087000: 1986 Harley-Davidson FLT and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 9, 1986

Manufacturer

Harley-davidson motor co.

Potentially affected

2,097vehicles

Model years

1986

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1986 Harley-Davidson FLT0 complaints
• 1986 Harley-Davidson FXR Series1 complaints