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1989 Harley-Davidson FxstsProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1989 Harley-Davidson Fxsts, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Wheels

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 27, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Harley-Davidson Fxsts has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1989 Harley-Davidson Fxsts recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Starter assembly: relay

Recall 92V-180 · Dec 14, 1992 · 77,407 vehicles

Risk. THE SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE STARTER RELAY MAY DEVELOP ENOUGHHEAT TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE RELAY, OTHER PARTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND OTHERITEMS IN THE SURROUNDING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 89V-184 · Nov 2, 1989 · 12,422 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND LOSS OF REARBRAKE OPERATION WHICH WOULD REDUCE STOPPING ABILITY AND INCREASE POTENTIAL FORAN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harley-Davidson.

Best & worst years

1989 vs. every other Fxsts year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fxsts median. How we score

'88'89'90'91'92'95'98'99'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Fxsts owners report

Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CUSTOM CHROME WHEELS THAT WERE SOLD WITH MOTORCYCLE HAD 5 SPOKES OUT OF 40 BREAK OFF. CONSUMER FELT IF ONE BROKE AND WENT THROUGH WHEEL IT COULD KILL SOMEONE. *AK
Complaint 866129 · Jul 27, 2000

Own a 1989 Fxsts?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.