Does the 1982 Harley-Davidson FL Series have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1982 Harley-Davidson FL Series recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1982 Harley-Davidson FL Series?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1982 Harley-Davidson FL Series recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1982 Harley-Davidson FL Series. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Harley-Davidson been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Harley-Davidson dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1982 Harley-Davidson FL Series recalls, newest first

January 4, 1982NHTSA 82V0130006,314 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Manual transmission

Summary: Insufficient hardening of the transmission mainshaft bearing race in some of the vehicles could cause the transmission to lock up during operation of the motorcycle.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 1, 1981NHTSA 81V1440003,585 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Manual transmission

Summary: Transmission may fail to perform properly due to insufficient lubrication. This could lead to transmission lock-up during operation without prior warning.
Remedy: A new special lubricant will be added to the transmission. Any damaged 4-speed transmission will be replaced, without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1982 Harley-Davidson FL Series were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Harley-Davidson FL Series years

Other 1982 Harley-Davidson models

Questions

Does the 1982 Harley-Davidson FL Series have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1982 Harley-Davidson FL Series recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1982 Harley-Davidson FL Series?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.