Model year record

1990 Harley-Davidson Xl recalls & problems

The 1990 Harley-Davidson Xl has 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints0filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemNov 4, 1990

12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

Recall 90V0020001,914 vehicles

Problem: A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD DEVELOP DUE TO POSSIBLE CHAFING WHERE THE BATTERY CABLE IS CLOSE TO THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM.
Risk: BATTERY CABLE MIGHT OVERHEAT AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: REPLACE BATTERY CABLE AND OTHER APPROPRIATE PARTS.

Electrical systemJun 1, 1990

12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

Recall 90V1020003,268 vehicles

Problem: WIREFORM THAT SECURES RUBBER GROMMETS, WHICH SERVE AS A ROUTING GUIDE FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE, MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
Risk: WIREFORMS COULD CHAFE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ANDCAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT TO THE MOTORCYCLE CHASSIS DURING OPERATION.
Fix: REPLACE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE WIREFORM WITH WIREFORM THAT THAT MEETS SPECIFICATIONS.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.