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1990 Harley-Davidson Fxr recalls & problems

The 1990 Harley-Davidson Fxr has 3 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints2filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineNov 30, 1992

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 92V17300066,046 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
THE FUEL INLET NEEDLE DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AGAINST THE FUEL INLET SEAT.
Risk
THE FUEL OVERFLOW SYSTEM ALLOWS FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THEGROUND, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Fix
REPLACE THE FUEL INLET NEEDLE.
Fuel system, gasolineJul 22, 1992

Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 92V10800029,986 vehicles

Problem
THE FUEL TANK LEAKED AS A RESULT OF IMPACT TESTING PERFORMED BY HARLEY-DAVIDSON.
Risk
SPILLED FUEL CAN IGNITE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OFIGNITION.
Fix
REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES TO AVOID THE FUEL SPILLAGE CONDITION.
Service brakes, hydraulicNov 1, 1990

Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Recall 90V18800042,321 vehicles

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

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Engine3000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations