Harley-davidson Recall 90V188000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Caliper

NHTSA recall 90V188000 · announced November 1, 1990 · filed by Harley-davidson Motor Co. · 42,321 units affected

The problem

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

The risk

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.

What to do

REPLACE UPPER CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1987 Harley-davidson Fxr
• 1988 Harley-davidson Fxr
• 1989 Harley-davidson Fxr
• 1990 Harley-davidson Fxr
• 1987 Harley-davidson Xlh
• 1988 Harley-davidson Xlh
• 1989 Harley-davidson Xlh
• 1990 Harley-davidson Xlh

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.