Vehicle recall 86V087000 · July 9, 1986
Harley-Davidson FLT Series and FXR Series
Bolts in pivot shaft that attaches the swing arm to the frame may not be torqued to specifications.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V087000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 9, 1986
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- July 11, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,097
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Harley-Davidson FLT Series (1986): 1986
- Harley-Davidson FXR Series (1986): 1986
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