Does the 1989 Harley-Davidson TLE 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 1989 Harley-Davidson TLE 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 1989 Harley-Davidson TLE?

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

1989 Harley-Davidson TLE 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 1989 Harley-Davidson TLE. 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.

1989 Harley-Davidson TLE recalls, newest first

February 17, 1989NHTSA 89V023000201 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic

Summary: Curved spring washers or eccentric washers may have been omitted from some of the rear brake side plate assemblies.
Consequence: This could result in decreased braking performancewhich could reduce stopping distance and increase the potential for an acident.
Remedy: Replace sidecar rear brake backing plate assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1989 Harley-Davidson TLE were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Harley-Davidson TLE years

Other 1989 Harley-Davidson models

Questions

Does the 1989 Harley-Davidson TLE 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 1989 Harley-Davidson TLE 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 1989 Harley-Davidson TLE?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.