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1987 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 (xl) Recall

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Active Safety 1987 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 (xl) Recalls (1)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1987 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 (xl) in Canada.

Ref #1986-137 Campaign : 061
1986-12-03 56 units

Powertrain

Issue Description

ON 883cc AND 1100cc MOTORCYCLES, THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS WHERE A PIECE OF GEAR TOOTH COULD BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION GEARS. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOCK-UP OF THE DRIVE TRAIN AND REAR WHEEL CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: MAINSHAFT FIRST GEAR WILL BE REPLACED WITH A GEAR OF DIFFERENT PROVEN AND TESTED DESIGN.

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A failure of this component (powertrain) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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