Recall 86V-041: 1986 Harley-Davidson Flst, 1986 Harley-Davidson Fxst Series and 1 more
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Mar 11, 1986, covering about 4,164 vehicles.
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.
Notes
System: transmission drain plug.vehicle description: 1340cc "rigid mount" motorcycles.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 86V041000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson Flst | 1986 | All years |
| Harley-Davidson Fxst Series | 1986 | All years |
| Harley-Davidson FXSTC | 1986 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 86V-041?
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.
How is recall 86V-041 fixed?
Replace the drain plug with a shorter, non interfering magnetic drain plug.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.