1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST
The 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Wheels (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST, potentially affecting up to 89,829 vehicles.
Recall 92V180000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
| 77,407 vehicles affected
Defect: THE STARTER RELAY MAY SHORT CIRCUIT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Consequence: THE SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE STARTER RELAY MAY DEVELOP ENOUGHHEAT TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE RELAY, OTHER PARTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND OTHERITEMS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA.
Remedy: REPLACE THE STARTER RELAY.
View full details →Recall 89V184000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 12,422 vehicles affected
Defect: A FATIGUE CRACK IN THE REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLY COULD DEVELOP.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND LOSS OF REARBRAKE OPERATION WHICH WOULD REDUCE STOPPING ABILITY AND INCREASE POTENTIAL FORAN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL REPLACEMENT REAR BRAKE LINE COMPONENTS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SHOOK ABNORMALLY AS A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT DOWN SHIFTED AND HAD TO PULL OVER TO A SAFE LOCATION UNTIL IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED AND DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A WELD FAILURE IN THE CENTER WHEEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,600. ...UPDATED 09/18/13 *BF THE MANUFATURER OFFERED A DISCOUNT ON NEW, HEAVIER WHEELS. THE CONSUMER DECLINED. UPDATED 9/25/2013 *JS
Safety Rating for the 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST
- 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST (current)
- 1990 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST — 0 complaints
- 1991 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST — 0 complaints
- 1992 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST — 0 complaints
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