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Safety recall · 86V153000

Power train Harley-Davidson recall

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 13, 1986. It covers about 2,829 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
86V153000
Reported
Nov 13, 1986
Vehicles
2,829
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

The problem

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.

The fix

Replace gear with one that has been proven and tested.

Contacts

System: transmission gears. Vehicle description: motorcycles.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Harley-Davidson dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 86V153000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Harley-Davidson XL Series12-

Questions

Is the 86V153000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 86V153000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 86V153000 announced?

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. reported it to NHTSA on November 13, 1986. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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