Defect
CRACKS IN FRONT AND REAR WHEELS COULD DEVELOP AND CONTINUE THROUGH WHEEL SPOKES.
Consequence
HUB AND RIM COULD SEPARATE CREATING HANDLING PROBLEMSWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE WHEELS WITH DIFFERENT TESTED WHEELS.
1987 Harley-Davidson Fxr Series problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1987 Harley-Davidson Fxr Series — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1987 compare to other Fxr Series years?
Does the 1987 Harley-Davidson Fxr Series have recalls?
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
1987 Harley-Davidson Fxr Series — common questions
Is the 1987 Harley-Davidson Fxr Series reliable?
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Does the 1987 Harley-Davidson Fxr Series have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1987 Harley-Davidson Fxr Series. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.