Harley-Davidson XL recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
7,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 to 2005 model years. Data snapshot: . 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 |
1989: 1; 1990: 2; 1995: 1; 1996: 1; 1997: 1; 1998: 0; 1999: 0; 2005: 1
Year-by-year records
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
90V002000 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
Reported: 1990-11-04 (November 4, 1990) · Model years: 1989, 1990
A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD DEVELOP DUE TO POSSIBLE CHAFING WHERE THE BATTERY CABLE IS CLOSE TO THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM.
Consequence: BATTERY CABLE MIGHT OVERHEAT AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE BATTERY CABLE AND OTHER APPROPRIATE PARTS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗90V102000 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
Reported: 1990-06-01 (June 1, 1990) · Model years: 1990
WIREFORM THAT SECURES RUBBER GROMMETS, WHICH SERVE AS A ROUTING GUIDE FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE, MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence: WIREFORMS COULD CHAFE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ANDCAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT TO THE MOTORCYCLE CHASSIS DURING OPERATION.
Remedy: REPLACE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE WIREFORM WITH WIREFORM THAT THAT MEETS SPECIFICATIONS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V204000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
Reported: 1996-10-22 (October 22, 1996) · Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997
THE EFFECTS OF REFORMULATED GASOLINE ALONG WITH CERTAIN USAGE OF THE FUEL SUPPLY VALVE AFFECTS THE SUPPLY OF GASOLINE TO THE CARBURETOR. THIS CONDITION REQUIRES TWO FACTORS: (1) THE USE OF REFORMULATED FUELS CONTAINING MBTE AND (2) STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE FUEL VALVE HANDLE IN THE OFF POSITION.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE FUEL FLOW TO BE UNPREDICTABLE THUS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN INCREASING THE RISK OF A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS THE REPLACE THE DIAPHRAGM IN THE FUEL VALVE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V465000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Reported: 2004-09-30 (September 30, 2004) · Model years: 2005
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A CONDITION OCCURS THAT COULD ALLOW PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK. ON FUEL INJECTED VEHICLES, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS REMOVED. ON CARBURETED VEHICLES, EXCESSIVE FUEL COULD BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CARBURETOR, WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW FUEL TO DRIP FROM THE AIR CLEANER.
Consequence: THESE SITUATIONS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD FOR PERSONS OR PROPERTY ON OR NEAR THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST EACH CANISTER FOR BLOCKAGE, THEN REPLACE AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
NHTSA campaign record ↗