Suspension: rearRecall 86V-087 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 86V-087 covers 2,097 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on July 9, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V087000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BOLTS IN PIVOT SHAFT THAT ATTACHES THE SWING ARM TO THE FRAME MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BOLTS COULD LOSE ALL TORQUE AND VIBRATE FREE OF THE MOTORCYCLE, CAUSING A SEVERE HANDLING PROBLEM WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
PROPERLY TORQUE SWING ARM PIVOT SHAFT BOLT.
SYSTEM: SWING ARM PIVOT SHAFT BOLT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 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 March 1, 1986 to June 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.