The 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxr3 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 10,241 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT FITTING THAT COULD BE PLUGGED ALLOWING THE CARBURETOR TO OVERFLOW FUEL.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK VENT FITTING AND, IF PLUGGED, WILL CORRECT THIS CONDITION.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Fork stop fell right off motorcycle. *ak”
“See cover letter the consumer noticed blisters on the frame of his motorcycle. The consumer had metallurgical testing done which showed that the frame was rusted prior to final assembly and coating. There was also corrosion on the swing arm and visible pitting through the chrome. *nm”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxr3 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.