There have been 4 safety recalls for the Harley-davidson XL. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Harley-davidson XL.
This condition can cause the fuel flow to be unpredictable thus causing the engine to shut down increasing the risk of a motorcycle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Harley-davidson FL, 1995 Harley-davidson FL, 1996 Harley-davidson FL, 1997 Harley-davidson FL, 1995 Harley-davidson FX, 1996 Harley-davidson FX, 1997 Harley-davidson FX, 1995 Harley-davidson Softail, 1996 Harley-davidson Softail, 1997 Harley-davidson Softail, 1995 Harley-davidson XL, 1996 Harley-davidson XL, 1997 Harley-davidson XL |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Wireforms could chafe the positive battery cable andcause a short circuit to the motorcycle chassis during operation.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Harley-davidson XL |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: Wireform that secures rubber grommets, which serve as a routing guide for the positive battery cable, may not meet specifications. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Battery cable might overheat and result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Harley-davidson XL, 1990 Harley-davidson XL |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: A short circuit could develop due to possible chafing where the battery cable is close to the evaporative emissions control system. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
These situations could cause serious personal injury or create a fire hazard for persons or property on or near the motorcycle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Harley-davidson Dyna, 2005 Harley-davidson Dyna, 2004 Harley-davidson Dyna Glide, 2004 Harley-davidson Dyna Wide-glide, 2004 Harley-davidson Road King, 2004 Harley-davidson Softail, 2005 Harley-davidson Softail, 2005 Harley-davidson Touring, 2005 Harley-davidson V-rod, 2005 Harley-davidson XL |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 30, 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 2,828 |
| Oct. 22, 1996 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 176,515 |
| Nov. 4, 1990 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 1,914 |
| Jun. 1, 1990 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 3,268 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2005 Harley-davidson XL | 1 |
| 1997 Harley-davidson XL | 1 |
| 1996 Harley-davidson XL | 1 |
| 1995 Harley-davidson XL | 1 |
| 1990 Harley-davidson XL | 2 |
| 1989 Harley-davidson XL | 1 |