Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 86V-041 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 86V-041 covers 4,164 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V041000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
TRANSMISSION MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUGS MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN DURING ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE BROKEN MAGNET MAY BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION GEARS CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO LOCKUP. IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS OPERATING, THE REAR WHEEL WILL LOCK-UP WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THE DRAIN PLUG WITH A SHORTER, NON INTERFERING MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUG.
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION DRAIN PLUG.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1340CC "RIGID MOUNT" MOTORCYCLES.
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, 1985 to February 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.