Disc: caliperRecall 90V-188 · Harley-Davidson vehicles

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 90V-188 covers 42,321 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 1990.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected42,3212 models

ReportedNov 1, 1990Owners notified Oct 21, 1990

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 90V188000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

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

The fix

REPLACE UPPER CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS.

SYSTEM: FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Harley-Davidson FXR1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

Harley-Davidson XLH1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

Built from August 1, 1987 to September 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.