Does the 1986 Harley-Davidson FLT Series have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension. 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 FLT 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 1986 Harley-Davidson FLT Series?

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

1986 Harley-Davidson FLT Series recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1986 Harley-Davidson FLT 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.

1986 Harley-Davidson FLT Series recalls, newest first

July 9, 1986NHTSA 86V0870002,097 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear

Summary: Bolts in pivot shaft that attaches the swing arm to the frame may not be torqued to specifications. Consequence of defect: bolts could lose all torque and vibrate free of the motorcycle, causing a severe handling problem which could result in loss of control which may lead to an accident.
Remedy: Properly torque swing arm pivot shaft bolt.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1986 Harley-Davidson FLT Series were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Harley-Davidson FLT Series years

1986 (1)

Other 1986 Harley-Davidson models

Questions

Does the 1986 Harley-Davidson FLT Series have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension. 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 FLT 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 1986 Harley-Davidson FLT Series?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.