Vehicle recall 90V188000 · November 1, 1990
Harley-Davidson FXR and XLH
The upper mounting bolt for front brake caliper(s) might fracture while in use.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- System: front brake calipers.vehicle description: motorcycles.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V188000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 1, 1990
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- October 21, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 42,321
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
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 FXR (1987-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987
- Harley-Davidson XLH (1987-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987
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