Transport CanadaCritical
1987 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 883 (XL)Transport Canada Recall #1986137
The official notice
Defect
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.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
MAINSHAFT FIRST GEAR WILL BE REPLACED WITH A GEAR OF DIFFERENT PROVEN AND TESTED DESIGN.
56 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 061Updated June 10, 2026