HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST SERIES 1986: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V041000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FXST SERIES | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-03-24 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-03-26 |
Production Dates: 1985-07-01 - 1986-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4164
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
REPLACE THE DRAIN PLUG WITH A SHORTER, NON INTERFERING MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUG.
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION DRAIN PLUG.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1340CC "RIGID MOUNT" MOTORCYCLES.
