1982 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL SERIES Recalls (2)

Campaign:

81V144000 on 12/21/1981

Component:

Power train:manual transmission

Manufactured:

06/30/1981 - 10/31/1981

Affected:

3,585

Defect:

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

Correction:

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

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.

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Campaign:

82V013000 on 02/17/1982

Component:

Power train:manual transmission

Manufactured:

06/30/1981 - 12/31/1981

Affected:

6,314

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.

Correction:

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

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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