Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 1988

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 1988. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2023

November 15, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THERE MAY BE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY PROBLEMS WITH THE SHIFTER FORKS USED IN THE TRANSMISSIONS.

NHTSA ID: 88V177000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 43,058

Consequence Summary:

SHIFTER FORKS MIGHT FRACTURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TOMALFUNCTION, AND POSSIBLY CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP; THIS COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THE SHIFTER FORKS IN THE TRANSMISSION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

July 8, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FRONT BRAKE CALIPER IS SUBJECT TO LOOSEN.

NHTSA ID: 88V111000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 846

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD RESULT IN FRONT WHEEL SEIZURE WITH POTENTIALFOR AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THE UPPER BOLT ON THE BRAKE CALIPER; ALSO INSTALL A WASHER AND COTTER PIN TO FURTHER RESTRAIN MOVEMENT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No