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1990 Harley-Davidson Fxr Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1990 Harley-Davidson Fxr, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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3 safety recalls for the 1990 Harley-Davidson Fxr

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Fuel system, gasoline

    NHTSA 92V173000 Reported 66,046 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

    The fuel inlet needle does not seal properly against the fuel inlet seat.

    Remedy: Replace the fuel inlet needle.

  2. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 92V108000 Reported 29,986 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

    The fuel tank leaked as a result of impact testing performed by harley-davidson.

    Remedy: Repair the motorcycles to avoid the fuel spillage condition.

  3. Caliper (service brakes)

    NHTSA 90V188000 Reported 42,321 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

    The upper mounting bolt for front brake caliper(s) might fracture while in use.

    Remedy: Replace upper caliper mounting bolts.

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1990 Harley-Davidson Fxr have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 71,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Harley davidson fxr motorcycle. Engine component. Crankcase cracked ,causing oil leak.*ak”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 25, 2003 · Engine and engine cooling

“Crankcase/cylinder head base cracked, causing oil leak.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 23, 1997 · Engine and engine cooling

Compare Harley-Davidson Fxr model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Fxr model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1986 Harley-Davidson Fxr10
1987 Harley-Davidson Fxr20
1988 Harley-Davidson Fxr20
1989 Harley-Davidson Fxr20
1990 Harley-Davidson Fxr32
1991 Harley-Davidson Fxr20
1992 Harley-Davidson Fxr11

Checking a specific 1990 Harley-Davidson Fxr

How do I know if my 1990 Harley-Davidson Fxr has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1990 Harley-Davidson Fxr; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Harley-Davidson dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 90V188000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Harley-Davidson models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.