HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL SERIES 1982: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V013000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FL SERIES | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-02-12 | 1982-01-04 | 1982-02-18 |
Production Dates: 1981-07-01 - 1982-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6314
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
INSUFFICIENT HARDENING OF THE TRANSMISSION MAINSHAFT BEARING RACE IN SOME OF THE VEHICLES COULD CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO LOCK UP DURING OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-SPEED TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: TRANSMISSION LOCK UP COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGDURING OPERATION AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLEACCIDENT.NOTE: THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THEVEHICLE AND MADE THE NECESSARY CORRECTIONS.
