NHTSA recall 86V153000
Power train
Harley-Davidson XL Series
Reported Nov 13, 19862,829 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.Built May 1, 1986 – Oct 1, 1986
The defect
A piece of gear could break at the mainshaft first gear in the transmission case. consequence of defect: if gear tooth becomes lodged between transmission gears, drive train and rear wheel could lock up possibly resulting in an accident.
The remedy
Replace gear with one that has been proven and tested.