1990 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
The 1990 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1990 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1990 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX, potentially affecting up to 107,577 vehicles.
Recall 92V173000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 66,046 vehicles affected
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.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL INLET NEEDLE.
View full details →Recall 92V125000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 6,838 vehicles affected
Defect: THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES INSTALLED AS PART OF HARLEY- DAVIDSON'S PREVIOUS RECALL 077 (NHTSA RECALL 92V011000) CAN FAIL IN SERVICE.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE RESULTS IN LOSS OFELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS OF IGNITION, LIGHTS, AND ACCESSORIES.
Remedy: INSTALL NEW REPLACEMENT BATTERY CABLES.
View full details →Recall 92V011000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 34,693 vehicles affected
Defect: THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CHAFE BECAUSE OF ITS PROXIMITY TO THE OIL TANK, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT IF THE CABLE SHOULD GROUND.
Consequence: THE HEAT FROM A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE THE POSTIVE BATTERY CABLE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1990 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
IT'S BEEN A MONTH SINCE ALAMO CITY HARLEY DAVIDSON SAID THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT THIS CONSUMER WHEN THE PARTS ARRIVED, THE CONSUMER HAS NOT RECEIVED A CALL. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND HAD TO CALL 3 TIMES IN WHICH HE WAS THEN PUT ON A LIST.*JB
Safety Rating for the 1990 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
- 1988 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — 0 complaints
- 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — 0 complaints
- 1990 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX (current)
- 1991 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — 0 complaints
- 1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — 0 complaints
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- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 130 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON HARLEY DAVIDSON — 129 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI — 127 total complaints
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