Recall 86V153000: 1987 Harley-Davidson XL Series

Report received

Nov 13, 1986

Manufacturer

Harley-davidson motor co.

Potentially affected

2,829vehicles

Model years

1987

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

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1987 Harley-Davidson XL Series1 complaints