Power trainRecall 86V-153 · 1987 Harley-Davidson XL Series
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 86V-153 covers 2,829 1987 Harley-Davidson XL Series for a power train problem, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V153000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION GEARS. 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 May 1, 1986 to October 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.