1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR SERIES
The 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR SERIES has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemhorn (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR SERIES, potentially affecting up to 2,097 vehicles.
Recall 86V087000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 2,097 vehicles affected
Defect: BOLTS IN PIVOT SHAFT THAT ATTACHES THE SWING ARM TO THE FRAME MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BOLTS COULD LOSE ALL TORQUE AND VIBRATE FREE OF THE MOTORCYCLE, CAUSING A SEVERE HANDLING PROBLEM WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: PROPERLY TORQUE SWING ARM PIVOT SHAFT BOLT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR SERIES
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
HORN UNDER THE BATTERY FALL OFF WHEN ON THE BACK TIRE AND CAUSE ACCIDENT . TT
Safety Rating for the 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR SERIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR SERIES
- 1982 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR SERIES (current)
- 1987 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1991 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXR SERIES — 1 complaint
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