Does the 1986 Harley-Davidson Flst have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, 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 1986 Harley-Davidson Flst 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 1986 Harley-Davidson Flst?

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

1986 Harley-Davidson Flst 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 1986 Harley-Davidson Flst. 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.

1986 Harley-Davidson Flst recalls, newest first

August 19, 1993NHTSA 93E030000715 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Bumpers

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: The screws issued in a kit to mount the fender and an accessory front bumper onto the motorcycles can break, causing the fender and bumper to loosen and possibly contact the front tire.
Consequence: Contact between the fender and bumper and the fronttire may result in tire failure and possible loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Replace the screws in the kits which are located at dealerships. Owners of installed kits will be notified to have the mounting screws replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 11, 1986NHTSA 86V0410004,164 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary: Transmission magnetic drain plugs may have been broken during assembly. Consequence of defect: the broken magnet may become lodged between the transmission gears causing the transmission to lockup. If the motorcycle is operating, the rear wheel will lock-up which may lead to an accident.
Remedy: Replace the drain plug with a shorter, non interfering magnetic drain plug.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1986 Harley-Davidson Flst with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Tires › Tread/belt1

Other Harley-Davidson Flst years

Other 1986 Harley-Davidson models

Questions

Does the 1986 Harley-Davidson Flst have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, 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 1986 Harley-Davidson Flst 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 1986 Harley-Davidson Flst?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.