Power train › Manual transmission

Harley-Davidson FL Series and 1 more

Reported Jan 4, 19826,314 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.Built Jul 1, 1981 – Jan 1, 1982

The defect

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 remedy

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission at no cost to owner.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Harley-Davidson FL Series

1982

Harley-Davidson FX Series

1982

Notes

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.

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