NHTSA campaign 86V087000
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 86V087000
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.
Reported 07/09/1986
Repair
PROPERLY TORQUE SWING ARM PIVOT SHAFT BOLT.
Components
- Suspension: Rear
Affected years and models
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