Does the 1987 Harley-Davidson FXR have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, 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 1987 Harley-Davidson FXR 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 1987 Harley-Davidson FXR?

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

1987 Harley-Davidson FXR 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 1987 Harley-Davidson FXR. 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.

1987 Harley-Davidson FXR recalls, newest first

July 22, 1992NHTSA 92V10800029,986 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: The fuel tank leaked as a result of impact testing performed by harley-davidson.
Consequence: Spilled fuel can ignite when exposed to a source ofignition.
Remedy: Repair the motorcycles to avoid the fuel spillage condition.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 1, 1990NHTSA 90V18800042,321 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Summary: The upper mounting bolt for front brake caliper(s) might fracture while in use.
Consequence: The front brake system will remain functional, however,the bolt's mating threaded bushing can gradually move out of position far enoughfor the bushing to contact spokes on the motorcycle's front wheel. Front wheellockup could occur and result in an accident.
Remedy: Replace upper caliper mounting bolts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1987 Harley-Davidson FXR were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Harley-Davidson FXR years

Other 1987 Harley-Davidson models

Questions

Does the 1987 Harley-Davidson FXR have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, 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 1987 Harley-Davidson FXR 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 1987 Harley-Davidson FXR?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.