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Harley-Davidson FXR Recall 90V188: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

NHTSA campaign 90V188, reported November 1, 1990, 42,321 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V188HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Problem
THE UPPER MOUNTING BOLT FOR FRONT BRAKE CALIPER(S) MIGHT FRACTURE WHILE IN USE.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Harley-Davidson FXR1987198819891990
Harley-Davidson XLH1987198819891990