Harley-Davidson XL SERIES recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1982 to 1999 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
1984: 1; 1987: 2; 1989: 1; 1991: 1; 1992: 0; 1995: 0; 1999: 0
Year-by-year records
Recall history
6 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
82V044000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Reported: 1982-05-04 (May 4, 1982) · Model years: 1982
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗84V056000 · Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Reported: 1984-05-02 (May 2, 1984) · Model years: 1984
PARTS IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY BREAK OFF AND CAUSE THE ALTERNATOR TO STOP FUNCTIONING, WHICH WILL ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE ONLY UNTIL THE BATTERY IS EXHAUSTED. ALSO, SHEARED ALTERNATOR MOUNTING BOLTS MAY CAUSE THE DRIVE TRAIN AND REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP.
Remedy: MOTORCYCLES WILL BE SERVICED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM IN THE ALTERNATOR, WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗86V153000 · Power Train
Reported: 1986-11-13 (November 13, 1986) · Model years: 1987
A PIECE OF GEAR COULD BREAK AT THE MAINSHAFT FIRST GEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION CASE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF GEAR TOOTH BECOMES LODGED BETWEEN TRANSMISSION GEARS, DRIVE TRAIN AND REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK UP POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE GEAR WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN PROVEN AND TESTED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗87V129000 · Wheels
Reported: 1987-08-14 (August 14, 1987) · Model years: 1987
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗89V069000 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
Reported: 1989-05-02 (May 2, 1989) · Model years: 1989
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE COULD DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AND CHAFING IF ROUTED IN A CERTAIN POSITION.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE CABLE MIGHT OVERHEAT,POSSIBLY TO A DEGREE WHICH MIGHT CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗90V182000 · Unknown Or Other
Reported: 1990-10-16 (October 16, 1990) · Model years: 1991
RIGHT SIDE FOOTREST MOUNTS MAY FRACTURE IF SUBJECTED TO HEAVY IMPACT LOADS, SUCH AS WHEN A PARKED MOTORCYCLE FALLS ON ITS RIGHT SIDE.
Consequence: SUCH FRACTURES MIGHT RESULT IN LOSS OF RIGHT SIDEFOOTREST AND WILL HINDER THE ABILITY OF THE RIDER TO CONTROL THE FUNCTION OF THE REAR BRAKES.
Remedy: REPLACE RIGHT SIDE FOOTREST MOUNT.
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