Does the 1978 Harley-Davidson FLH1200 have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 1978 Harley-Davidson FLH1200 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 1978 Harley-Davidson FLH1200?

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

1978 Harley-Davidson FLH1200 recalls

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

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

For the 1978 Harley-Davidson FLH1200. 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.

1978 Harley-Davidson FLH1200 recalls, newest first

November 6, 1979NHTSA 79V24600057,694 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: The front fender bolts on the involved vehicles may loosen after extended vehicle use. If undetected, the loosening could result in either bolt loss or failure which could allow the fender to contact the tire.
Remedy: Dealer will install an improved front fender bracket system at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 4, 1979NHTSA 79V00500085 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Summary: The involved motorcycles were produced with an incorrect front brake caliper piston assembly which allows excessive caliper pad retraction from the front brake disc. Because of this, more than one application of the front handlever could be required to produce effective front braking of the motorcycle.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the front brake caliper at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 19, 1978NHTSA 78V159000342 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Summary: The involved motorcycles were manufactured with front brake master cylinders in which the plunger piston bore diameter was honed .015 inches over maximum specifications. This oversized bore results in a poor fit between the elastomeric piston cup and the cylinder bore, which allows fluid leakage from the hydraulic system.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front brake master cylinder assembly at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1978 Harley-Davidson FLH1200 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Harley-Davidson FLH1200 years

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Questions

Does the 1978 Harley-Davidson FLH1200 have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 1978 Harley-Davidson FLH1200 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 1978 Harley-Davidson FLH1200?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.