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NHTSARecalled Mar 11, 1986 · #86V041000

POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:OTHER PARTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:OTHER PARTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE THE DRAIN PLUG WITH A SHORTER, NON INTERFERING MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUG.

View the official CPSC notice