1987 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR Recalls (2)

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.