Vehicle recall 89V184000 · November 2, 1989
Harley-Davidson Fxst, Fxstc and 1 more model
A fatigue crack in the rear brake line assembly could develop.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A fatigue crack in the rear brake line assembly could develop.
- Consequence
- This could result in loss of brake fluid and loss of rearbrake operation which would reduce stopping ability and increase potential foran accident.
- Remedy
- Install replacement rear brake line components.
- Notes
- System: rear brake line.vehicle description: motorcycle.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V184000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 2, 1989
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- October 24, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,422
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Harley-Davidson Fxst (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Harley-Davidson Fxstc (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Harley-Davidson Fxsts (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
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