1989 Harley-Davidson Fxst
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1989 Harley-Davidson Fxst. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 Harley-Davidson Fxst. Newest first.
The starter relay may short circuit when the vehicle IS parked.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
A fatigue crack in the rear brake line assembly could develop.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
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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…
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
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