1990 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 90V188000 on 11/26/1990
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1987 - 08/31/1989
- Affected:
- 42,321
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Replace upper caliper mounting bolts.
- Notes:
- System: front brake calipers.vehicle description: motorcycles.
- Campaign:
- 92V108000 on 08/02/1992
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1986 - 02/29/1992
- Affected:
- 29,986
- Defect:
- The fuel tank leaked as a result of impact testing performed by harley-davidson.
- Consequence:
- Spilled fuel can ignite when exposed to a source ofignition.
- Correction:
- Repair the motorcycles to avoid the fuel spillage condition.
- Notes:
- System: fuel systems.vehicle description: large motorcycles.
- Campaign:
- 92V173000 on 11/30/1992
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1989 - 06/30/1991
- Affected:
- 66,046
- Defect:
- The fuel inlet needle does not seal properly against the fuel inlet seat.
- Consequence:
- The fuel overflow system allows fuel to leak onto theground, which could result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
- Correction:
- Replace the fuel inlet needle.
- Notes:
- System: fuel.vehicle description: heavy motorcycle.
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