How many recalls does the 1988 Harley-Davidson Fx have?

The 1988 Harley-Davidson Fx has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Harley-Davidson Fx 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.

1988 Harley-Davidson Fx Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1988 Harley-Davidson Fx has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 34,693 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 92V011000 1992-01-22 34,693 affected

Defect

THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CHAFE BECAUSE OF ITS PROXIMITY TO THE OIL TANK, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT IF THE CABLE SHOULD GROUND.

Consequence

THE HEAT FROM A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE.

Remedy

REPLACE THE POSTIVE BATTERY CABLE.

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 1988 Harley-Davidson Fx as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.