Does the 1988 Harley-Davidson Fxsts have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: 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 1988 Harley-Davidson Fxsts 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 1988 Harley-Davidson Fxsts?

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

1988 Harley-Davidson Fxsts 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 1988 Harley-Davidson Fxsts. 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.

1988 Harley-Davidson Fxsts recalls, newest first

July 8, 1988NHTSA 88V111000846 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic

Summary: Front brake caliper is subject to loosen.
Consequence: This could result in front wheel seizure with potentialfor an accident.
Remedy: Replace the upper bolt on the brake caliper; also install a washer and cotter pin to further restrain movement.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1988 Harley-Davidson Fxsts were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Harley-Davidson Fxsts years

Other 1988 Harley-Davidson models

Questions

Does the 1988 Harley-Davidson Fxsts have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: 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 1988 Harley-Davidson Fxsts 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 1988 Harley-Davidson Fxsts?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.