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Harley-Davidson FXR recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

2 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

71,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1986 to 1992 model years. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

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.

1986
1
1987
2
1988
2
1989
2
1990
3
1991
2
1992
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19861
19872
19882
19892
19903
19912
19921

1986: 1; 1987: 2; 1988: 2; 1989: 2; 1990: 3; 1991: 2; 1992: 1

Year-by-year records

Harley-Davidson FXR model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
198601Not available
198702+1
1988020
1989020
199013+1
199102-1
199211-1

Recall history

3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

92V108000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Reported: 1992-07-22 (July 22, 1992) · Model years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

THE FUEL TANK LEAKED AS A RESULT OF IMPACT TESTING PERFORMED BY HARLEY-DAVIDSON.

Consequence: SPILLED FUEL CAN IGNITE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OFIGNITION.

Remedy: REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES TO AVOID THE FUEL SPILLAGE CONDITION.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
90V188000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Reported: 1990-11-01 (November 1, 1990) · Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

THE UPPER MOUNTING BOLT FOR FRONT BRAKE CALIPER(S) MIGHT FRACTURE WHILE IN USE.

Consequence: THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM WILL REMAIN FUNCTIONAL, HOWEVER,THE BOLT'S MATING THREADED BUSHING CAN GRADUALLY MOVE OUT OF POSITION FAR ENOUGHFOR THE BUSHING TO CONTACT SPOKES ON THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT WHEEL. FRONT WHEELLOCKUP COULD OCCUR AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE UPPER CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS.

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 ↗