Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V111000 Reported July 8, 1988

Brakes:caliper

Q: What is recall 88V111000?

NHTSA recall 88V111000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on July 8, 1988. It addresses: Brakes:caliper. The recall affects approximately 846 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Harley-davidson Motor Company · N/A · 846 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

88V111000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Harley-davidson Motor Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

846

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 8, 1988

Defect Summary

Front brake caliper is subject to loosen.

Safety Consequence

This could result in front wheel seizure with potentialfor an accident.

Corrective Action

Replace the upper bolt on the brake caliper; also install a washer and cotter pin to further restrain movement.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 88V111000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 88V111000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 88V111000?

NHTSA recall 88V111000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on July 8, 1988. It addresses: Brakes:caliper. The recall affects approximately 846 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88V111000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.