1987 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL SERIES Recalls (2)

Campaign:
86V153000 on 11/17/1986
Component:
Power train
Manufactured:
04/30/1986 - 09/30/1986
Affected:
2,829
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.
Correction:
Replace gear with one that has been proven and tested.
Notes:
System: transmission gears. vehicle description: motorcycles.

Campaign:
87V129000 on 08/17/1987
Component:
Wheels
Manufactured:
06/30/1986 - 06/30/1987
Affected:
13,303
Defect:
Cracks in front and rear wheels could develop and continue through wheel spokes.
Consequence:
Hub and rim could separate creating handling problemswhich could result in loss of control.
Correction:
Replace wheels with different tested wheels.
Notes:
System: wheel spokevehicle description: motorcycles

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