HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR, XLH (1987-1990): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 90V188000 · Nov 1, 1990 · Harley-Davidson Motor Co.
42,321
vehicles affected
42,321
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 90V188000
- Date
- Nov 1, 1990
- Maker
- Harley-Davidson Motor Co.
- Units affected
- 42,321
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Disc > Caliper
- Model years
- 1987-1990
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
THE UPPER MOUNTING BOLT FOR FRONT BRAKE CALIPER(S) MIGHT FRACTURE WHILE IN USE.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
REPLACE UPPER CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson | FXR | 1987-1990 |
| Harley-Davidson | XLH | 1987-1990 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 90V188000?
2 models: Harley-Davidson FXR (1987-1990), Harley-Davidson XLH (1987-1990), about 42,321 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 90V188000?
REPLACE UPPER CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.