1992 Harley-Davidson Fxr recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk. THE FUEL TANK LEAKED AS A RESULT OF IMPACT TESTING PERFORMED BY HARLEY-DAVIDSON.
What could happen: SPILLED FUEL CAN IGNITE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OFIGNITION.
The fix: REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES TO AVOID THE FUEL SPILLAGE CONDITION.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1992 FXR.
- Book a repair at any authorized Harley-Davidson dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 92V108000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Summary: THE FUEL TANK LEAKED AS A RESULT OF IMPACT TESTING PERFORMED BY HARLEY-DAVIDSON.
Consequence: SPILLED FUEL CAN IGNITE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OFIGNITION.
Remedy: REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES TO AVOID THE FUEL SPILLAGE CONDITION.
Notes: SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LARGE MOTORCYCLES.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
04/13/2001 · Transmission / drivetrain
A SPRING IN TRANSMISSION BROKE AND MAY CAUSE A LOCK UP IN TRANSMISSION WHILE DRIVING. MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED BY MAIL AND STILL WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK