Does the 1979 Harley-Davidson FLH have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, equipment. 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 1979 Harley-Davidson FLH 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 1979 Harley-Davidson FLH?

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

1979 Harley-Davidson FLH 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 1979 Harley-Davidson FLH. 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.

1979 Harley-Davidson FLH recalls, newest first

July 9, 1979NHTSA 79V16900021,970 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Summary: The rear brake master cylinder plastic piston employs a non-specified material which may allow excessive water absorption. As a result, the plastic piston might stick in the master cylinder piston bore and cause brake drag.
Remedy: Dealer will replace rear brake master cylinder pistons without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 31, 1979NHTSA 79V1360002,547 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary: The seat handrail may have been assembled to the motorcycle with the two center attaching bolts missing. If these two bolts are missing the seat will be attached by the front bracket and rear bolt only.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and install the proper seat handrail hold down hardware.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1979 Harley-Davidson FLH were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Harley-Davidson FLH years

Other 1979 Harley-Davidson models

Questions

Does the 1979 Harley-Davidson FLH have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, equipment. 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 1979 Harley-Davidson FLH 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 1979 Harley-Davidson FLH?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.