Recall 88V177000: 1986–1988 Harley-Davidson 1340

Report received

Nov 15, 1988

Manufacturer

Harley-davidson motor co.

Potentially affected

43,058vehicles

Model years

1986–1988

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

There may be structural integrity problems with the shifter forks used in the transmissions.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

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

• 1986 Harley-Davidson 13400 complaints
• 1987 Harley-Davidson 13400 complaints
• 1988 Harley-Davidson 13400 complaints