Safety Recalls of Harley-davidson XLH Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the Harley-davidson XLH. 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 XLH.

NHTSA Recall #: 93V185000; Nov. 8, 1993

Should these bolts fail, the front fender could come incontact with the front tire causing difficulty in controlling the vehicle, whichcould result in an accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Harley-davidson XLH
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Recall Summary: The front fender retention bolts do not meet the proper hardness specifications and may fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 90V188000; Nov. 1, 1990

The front brake system will remain functional, however,the bolt's mating threaded bushing can gradually move out of position far enoughfor the bushing to contact spokes on the motorcycle's front wheel. Front wheellockup could occur and result in an accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Harley-davidson FXR, 1988 Harley-davidson FXR, 1989 Harley-davidson FXR, 1990 Harley-davidson FXR, 1987 Harley-davidson XLH, 1988 Harley-davidson XLH, 1989 Harley-davidson XLH, 1990 Harley-davidson XLH
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Recall Summary: The upper mounting bolt for front brake caliper(s) might fracture while in use. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 79V169000; Jul. 9, 1979

Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Harley-davidson 1000, 1979 Harley-davidson 1200, 1979 Harley-davidson 1340, 1979 Harley-davidson 80, 1979 Harley-davidson FLH, 1979 Harley-davidson FXE, 1979 Harley-davidson Fxef, 1979 Harley-davidson FXS, 1979 Harley-davidson XLH, 1979 Harley-davidson XLS
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Recall Summary: The rear brake master cylinder plastic piston employs a non-specified material which may allow excessive water absorption. As a result, the plastic piston might stick in the master cylinder piston bore and cause brake drag. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 72V079000; Apr. 13, 1972

Recalled Vehicles: 1972 Harley-davidson Xlch, 1972 Harley-davidson XLH
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Harley-davidson XLH Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Nov. 8, 1993   Structure:body:bumpers 1,077
Nov. 1, 1990   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 42,321
Jul. 9, 1979   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 21,970
Apr. 13, 1972   Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft 8,000


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Harley-davidson XLH Model Years

Model# Recalls
1994 Harley-davidson XLH 1
1990 Harley-davidson XLH 1
1989 Harley-davidson XLH 1
1988 Harley-davidson XLH 1
1987 Harley-davidson XLH 1
1979 Harley-davidson XLH 1
1972 Harley-davidson XLH 1