Vehicle recall 88V177000 · November 15, 1988

1986-1988 Harley-Davidson 1340

There may be structural integrity problems with the shifter forks used in the transmissions.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: There may be structural integrity problems with the shifter forks used in the transmissions.
Consequence: Shifter forks might fracture, causing the transmission tomalfunction, and possibly cause the rear wheel to lock up; this could result inan accident.
Remedy: Replace the shifter forks in the transmission.
Notes: System: transmission/shifter fork.vehicle description: motorcycles.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V177000
Reported to NHTSA: November 15, 1988
Filed by: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Owner notification: November 21, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 43,058
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Manual transmission

Recall 88V177000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Harley-Davidson 1340 (1986-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986

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