Power train: manual transmissionRecall 88V-177 · 1986–1988 Harley-Davidson 1340

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 88V-177 covers 43,058 1986–1988 Harley-Davidson 1340 for a power train: manual transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on November 15, 1988.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected43,0581 model

ReportedNov 15, 1988Owners notified Nov 21, 1988

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 88V177000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THERE MAY BE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY PROBLEMS WITH THE SHIFTER FORKS USED IN THE TRANSMISSIONS.

The risk

SHIFTER FORKS MIGHT FRACTURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TOMALFUNCTION, AND POSSIBLY CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP; THIS COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE SHIFTER FORKS IN THE TRANSMISSION.

SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION/SHIFTER FORK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Harley-Davidson 13401986, 1987, 1988

Built from April 1, 1986 to October 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.