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

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

How do I check if my 1988 Harley-Davidson Tle 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 Tle Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

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