HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1340 1987: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V177000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | 1340 | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-11-21 | 1988-11-15 | 1988-11-29 |
Production Dates: 1986-04-01 - 1987-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 43058
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THERE MAY BE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY PROBLEMS WITH THE SHIFTER FORKS USED IN THE TRANSMISSIONS.
Consequence
SHIFTER FORKS MIGHT FRACTURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TOMALFUNCTION, AND POSSIBLY CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP; THIS COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE SHIFTER FORKS IN THE TRANSMISSION.
Notes
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION/SHIFTER FORK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.
