How many recalls does the 1989 Harley-Davidson Rle have?

The 1989 Harley-Davidson Rle has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1989 Harley-Davidson Rle has an open recall?

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1989 Harley-Davidson Rle Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1989 Harley-Davidson Rle has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 201 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 89V023000 1989-02-17 201 affected

Defect

CURVED SPRING WASHERS OR ECCENTRIC WASHERS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED FROM SOME OF THE REAR BRAKE SIDE PLATE ASSEMBLIES.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN DECREASED BRAKING PERFORMANCEWHICH COULD REDUCE STOPPING DISTANCE AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE SIDECAR REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE ASSEMBLY.

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 1989 Harley-Davidson Rle as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.