Power train: manual transmissionRecall 81V-144 · 1982 Harley-Davidson FL Series
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 81V-144 covers 3,585 1982 Harley-Davidson FL Series for a power train: manual transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on December 1, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V144000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
TRANSMISSION MAY FAIL TO PERFORM PROPERLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION. THIS COULD LEAD TO TRANSMISSION LOCK-UP DURING OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
A NEW SPECIAL LUBRICANT WILL BE ADDED TO THE TRANSMISSION. ANY DAMAGED 4-SPEED TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; 4-SPEED TRANSMISSION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: TRANSMISSION LOCK-UP MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: MANUFACTURER ADVICES THAT THE MOTORCYCLES SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED PRIOR TOCORRECTION OF THE DEFECT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1981 to November 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.