Power train: manual transmissionRecall 82V-013 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 82V-013 covers 6,314 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a power train: manual transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on January 4, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V013000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INSUFFICIENT HARDENING OF THE TRANSMISSION MAINSHAFT BEARING RACE IN SOME OF THE VEHICLES COULD CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO LOCK UP DURING OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-SPEED TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: TRANSMISSION LOCK UP COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGDURING OPERATION AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLEACCIDENT.NOTE: THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THEVEHICLE AND MADE THE NECESSARY CORRECTIONS.
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 January 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.