Recalls › 81V144000

NHTSA recall 81V144000

Power train › Manual transmission

Harley-Davidson FL Series

Reported Dec 1, 19813,585 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.Built Jul 1, 1981 – Nov 1, 1981

The defect

Transmission may fail to perform properly due to insufficient lubrication. This could lead to transmission lock-up during operation without prior warning.

The remedy

A new special lubricant will be added to the transmission. Any damaged 4-speed transmission will be replaced, without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Harley-Davidson FL Series
1982

Notes

Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: power train; 4-speed transmission.consequences of defect: transmission lock-up may result in loss of vehiclecontrol and, possibly, an accident.note: manufacturer advices that the motorcycles should not be operated prior tocorrection of the defect.