Harley-Davidson · Canada · Mod
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl): Not Entered
Affects Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl) · 1984 — about 126 vehicles.
The hazard
THE ALTERNATOR ROTOR MAGNET MAY CONTACT THE STATOR CAUSING IT TO SHEAR ITS MOUNMTING BOLTS AND RENDER THE ALTERNATOR INOPERATIVE. THESE MOUNTING BOLTS ALSO LIMIT THE TRAVEL OF CERTAIN TRANSMISSION GEARS. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THIS WOULD ALLOW IMPROPER TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE DRIVE TRAIN AND REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP AND RESULT IN ACCIDENT.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational