1991 Harley-Davidson Fxstc 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. Electrical system
What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. THE STARTER RELAY MAY SHORT CIRCUIT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
What could happen: 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.
The fix: REPLACE THE STARTER RELAY.
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 1991 FXSTC.
- Book a repair at any authorized Harley-Davidson dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 92V180000.
- 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: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Summary: 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.
Notes: SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STARTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- Portable jump starter
- 1991 Harley-Davidson Fxstc owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (1), 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 (2)
09/22/1997 · Engine
LEAKS DEVELOPED THROUGH ENGINE'S OIL, DEPRIVING CLUTCH PROPER RETURN. CONSEQUENCE: BOTTOM ENGINE CASINGS. PROBABLE: CAUSE REAR END LOCK UP. *AK
06/16/1997 · Transmission / drivetrain
THE SPRING INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION BECAME DETACHED, RESULTING IN THE GEAR SHIFT LOCKING UP. ALSO, CAUSING MAJOR TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK