1990 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR
3 recalls, 3 complaints
92V173000 Nov 30, 1992
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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.
92V108000 Jul 22, 1992
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
90V188000 Nov 1, 1990
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 25, 2003
Incident date: Jul 25, 2003
HARLEY DAVIDSON FXR MOTORCYCLE. ENGINE COMPONENT. CRANKCASE CRACKED ,CAUSING OIL LEAK.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Jul 25, 2003
Incident date: Jul 25, 2003
HARLEY DAVIDSON FXR MOTORCYCLE. ENGINE COMPONENT. CRANKCASE CRACKED ,CAUSING OIL LEAK.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: May 10, 1997
CRANKCASE/CYLINDER HEAD BASE CRACKED, CAUSING OIL LEAK.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE95015
Opened: Feb 28, 1995 , Closed: Jul 7, 1995
HANDLEBAR LOWER CLAMP FRACTURING
There is no summary currently available
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR across all model years (1986, 1992).
13
Total Recalls
4
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths