Harley-Davidson FL recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1965 to 2001 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
1988: 1; 1989: 2; 1990: 3; 1991: 1; 1994: 1; 1995: 1; 1996: 2; 1997: 1; 1998: 1; 2000: 0; 2001: 0
Year-by-year records
Recall history
6 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
92V011000 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
Reported: 1992-01-22 (January 22, 1992) · Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CHAFE BECAUSE OF ITS PROXIMITY TO THE OIL TANK, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT IF THE CABLE SHOULD GROUND.
Consequence: THE HEAT FROM A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE THE POSTIVE BATTERY CABLE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗92V125000 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
Reported: 1992-09-04 (September 4, 1992) · Model years: 1989, 1990
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES INSTALLED AS PART OF HARLEY- DAVIDSON'S PREVIOUS RECALL 077 (NHTSA RECALL 92V011000) CAN FAIL IN SERVICE.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE RESULTS IN LOSS OFELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS OF IGNITION, LIGHTS, AND ACCESSORIES.
Remedy: INSTALL NEW REPLACEMENT BATTERY CABLES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗92V173000 · Fuel System, Gasoline
Reported: 1992-11-30 (November 30, 1992) · Model years: 1990, 1991
THE FUEL INLET NEEDLE DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AGAINST THE FUEL INLET SEAT.
Consequence: THE FUEL OVERFLOW SYSTEM ALLOWS FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THEGROUND, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL INLET NEEDLE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V204000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
Reported: 1996-10-22 (October 22, 1996) · Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
THE EFFECTS OF REFORMULATED GASOLINE ALONG WITH CERTAIN USAGE OF THE FUEL SUPPLY VALVE AFFECTS THE SUPPLY OF GASOLINE TO THE CARBURETOR. THIS CONDITION REQUIRES TWO FACTORS: (1) THE USE OF REFORMULATED FUELS CONTAINING MBTE AND (2) STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE FUEL VALVE HANDLE IN THE OFF POSITION.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE FUEL FLOW TO BE UNPREDICTABLE THUS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN INCREASING THE RISK OF A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS THE REPLACE THE DIAPHRAGM IN THE FUEL VALVE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V103000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Reported: 1996-06-14 (June 14, 1996) · Model years: 1996
THE SEAL ON THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER PISTON CAN MOVE OUT OF POSITION.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF REAR BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗97V227000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
Reported: 1997-12-15 (December 15, 1997) · Model years: 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE LEVER HUB TO SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER LEVER WHICH WOULD AFFECT REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERFORM THE RECALL SERVICE ON THESE VEHICLES.
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