1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTC
The 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTC has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTC, potentially affecting up to 4,164 vehicles.
Recall 86V041000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 4,164 vehicles affected
Defect: TRANSMISSION MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUGS MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN DURING ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE BROKEN MAGNET MAY BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION GEARS CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO LOCKUP. IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS OPERATING, THE REAR WHEEL WILL LOCK-UP WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE DRAIN PLUG WITH A SHORTER, NON INTERFERING MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUG.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTC
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER PURCHASED TWO GAS CAPS AND DROVE THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL LEAKED OUT FROM THE TOP OF THE TANKS DOWN THE SIDES LIFTING THE TWO WEEK OLD PAINT JOB AND POURING DOWN ONTO THE HOT ENGINE AND EXHAUST PIPES, GAS CAPS ARE PART NUMBER 21-327 AND 21-328 FROM JIREH CYCLES, THE TANKS WERE ALSO PURCHASED FROM THIS COMPANY. *JG
PURCHASED TWO GAS CAPS FOR 1986 FXSTC PART # 21-327 AND 21-328 FROM JIREH CYCLES AT 10 MAIN STREET, FESTUS, MO 63028 PHONE 877-6810448. THE GAS TANKS WERE ALSO PURCHASED FROM THIS COMPANY. WHEN I PUT THE GAS CAPS ON AND DROVE THE VEHICLE THE FUEL LEAKED OUT FROM THE TOP OF THE TANKS DOWN THE SIDES LIFTING THE TWO WEEK OLD PAINT OFF THE TANKS POURING ON TO THE HOT ENGINE AND HOT EXHAUST PIPES. I IMMEDIATLY CONTACTED THE BUISINESS I PURCHASED THE PARTS FROM AND WAS TOLD BY THEIR SALES MANAGER THAT ALL SHE (KRISTIE) COULD DO IS REPLACE THE GAS CAPS. WHEN I ASKED FOR THE NUMBER AND NAME TO THE MANUFACTURER SHE GAVE ME THE NUMBER TO THE DISTRIBUTOR A COMPANY CALLED MIDWEST MOTORCYCLES- 111 MANUFACTURER DR., ARNOLD, MO PHONE 800-325-3914. I ORIGINALLY SPOKE TO A REP ( WALTER STOCKMAN ) AND EXPLAINED THE SITUATION TO HIM. HE TOLD ME HE WOULD GET BACK TO ME WITH THE NAME OF THE MANUFACTURER SO I COULD BE COMPENSATED FOR THE DAMAGE. HE WOULD NOT TAKE MY CALLS FOR THREE DAYS , I TOLD THE SECRETARY I WAS GOING TO CONTACT THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION IF I DID NOT HEAR BACK FROM HIM. HE CALLED THE NEXT DAY AND INSTRUCTED ME TO SEND THE PART BACK TO JIREH CYCLES AND HAVE THEM FORWARD IT TO HIM TO DETERMINE IF THE PART IS DEFECTIVE. HE REFUSES TO GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION ON THE MANUFACTURER, SO I CAN CONTACT THEM. THESE GAS CAPS CAN BE A DEFINATE FIRE BALL HAZARD NOT TO MENTION THE POTENTIAL OF PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Safety Rating for the 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTC
- 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTC (current)
- 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTC — 0 complaints
- 1990 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTC — 0 complaints
- 1991 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTC — 2 complaints
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