Safety Recalls of Harley-davidson XLH1000 Vehicles

There have been 5 safety recalls for the Harley-davidson XLH1000. 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 XLH1000.

NHTSA Recall #: 79V115000; May. 11, 1979

Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Harley-davidson 1000, 1979 Harley-davidson XLH1000, 1979 Harley-davidson XLS1000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Recall Summary: The rear brake free travel adjusting bolt and nut installed during vehicle assembly may have been incorrectly tightened. This could cause the brake pedal to become jammed during brake operation. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 78V159000; Jul. 19, 1978

Recalled Vehicles: 1978 Harley-davidson FLH1200, 1978 Harley-davidson FLH80, 1978 Harley-davidson FX1200, 1978 Harley-davidson FXE1200, 1978 Harley-davidson FXS1200, 1979 Harley-davidson XLCH1000, 1979 Harley-davidson XLH1000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Recall Summary: The involved motorcycles were manufactured with front brake master cylinders in which the plunger piston bore diameter was honed . 015 inches over maximum specifications. This oversized bore results in a poor fit between the elastomeric piston cup and the cylinder bore, which allows fluid leakage ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 78V079000; Apr. 11, 1978

Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Harley-davidson XLH1000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Recall Summary: Some of these vehicles were manufactured with weak rear brake control inner lever arm and pivot shafts. As a result, excessive pressure will be needed on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 76V077000; May. 25, 1976

Recalled Vehicles: 1976 Harley-davidson XL1000, 1976 Harley-davidson XLH1000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 75V178000; Oct. 8, 1975

Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Harley-davidson FL1200, 1975 Harley-davidson FLH1200, 1975 Harley-davidson FX1200, 1975 Harley-davidson FXE1200, 1975 Harley-davidson XL1000, 1975 Harley-davidson XLH1000
Component: WHEELS
Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Harley-davidson XLH1000 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
May. 11, 1979   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 635
Jul. 19, 1978   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 342
Apr. 11, 1978   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 568
May. 25, 1976   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads 6,894
Oct. 8, 1975   Wheel 24,311


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Harley-davidson XLH1000 Model Years

Model# Recalls
1979 Harley-davidson XLH1000 3
1976 Harley-davidson XLH1000 1
1975 Harley-davidson XLH1000 1