Harley Davidson Flst 1986

Model Flst made in 1986 by Harley Davidson got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There were some recalls concerningpower train and structure.

Model 1986

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
86V041000HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.from 07/01/1985 to 02/01/1986V (Vehicle)416403/24/1986MFRHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY03/11/198603/26/1986
Defect SummaryTransmission magnetic drain plugs may have been broken during assembly. consequence of defect: the broken magnet may become lodged between the transmission gears causing the transmission to lockup. if the motorcycle is operating, the rear wheel will lock-up which may lead to an accident.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace the drain plug with a shorter, non interfering magnetic drain plug.
NotesSystem: transmission drain plug.vehicle description: 1340cc rigid mount motorcycles.
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
93E030000HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. E (Equipment)71508/23/1993MFRHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY08/19/199309/01/1993
Defect SummaryThe screws issued in a kit to mount the fender and an accessory front bumper onto the motorcycles can break, causing the fender and bumper to loosen and possibly contact the front tire.
Consequence SummaryContact between the fender and bumper and the fronttire may result in tire failure and possible loss of vehicle control.
Corrective SummaryReplace the screws in the kits which are located at dealerships. owners of installed kits will be notified to have the mounting screws replaced.
NotesSystem: structure; bumper assembly.vehicle description: heavy duty motorcycles.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
10/20/200728000106/07/1987
 While checking the pressure on the tire i noticed a large bubble on the tread including a distinct wear mark different from the rest of the tire. *tr