How many recalls does the 1987 Harley-Davidson Flst Softail have?

The 1987 Harley-Davidson Flst Softail has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1987 Harley-Davidson Flst Softail has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1987 Harley-Davidson Flst Softail?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

1987 Harley-Davidson Flst Softail Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1987 Harley-Davidson Flst Softail. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“My trans . Will intermitaly grab and lock up resulting in me laying it down”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2020-03-20

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1987 Harley-Davidson Flst Softail as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.