Campaign 86V-087

Bolts in pivot shaft that attaches the swing arm to the frame may not be torqued to specifications

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Defect summary

BOLTS IN PIVOT SHAFT THAT ATTACHES THE SWING ARM TO THE FRAME MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BOLTS COULD LOSE ALL TORQUE AND VIBRATE FREE OF THE MOTORCYCLE, CAUSING A SEVERE HANDLING PROBLEM WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

PROPERLY TORQUE SWING ARM PIVOT SHAFT BOLT.

Notes

SYSTEM: SWING ARM PIVOT SHAFT BOLT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 86V087000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about suspension on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 86V-087
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Harley-DavidsonFLT Series19860
Harley-DavidsonFXR Series19860
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.