Recall campaign82V044000
Recall 82V044000: 1982 Harley-Davidson FXR Series and 1 other model
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
- Report received
- May 4, 1982
- Manufacturer
- Harley-davidson motor co.
- Potentially affected
- 11,714vehicles
- Model years
- 1982
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The rear hydraulic brake system might be capable of generating excessive hydraulic pressure which could exceed the burst strength of some of the rear brake calipers. This could cause caliper fracture and total loss of rear brakes.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and modify the brake system at no cost to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1982 Harley-Davidson FXR Series0 complaints
- 1982 Harley-Davidson XL Series0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.