7
recalls
The Harley-Davidson XL1000 has 7 recalls covering 68,026 vehicles as reported; model year 1973 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 1973: 4
Units affected
68K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
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Recalls by model year
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Parts recalled
Recalls of the Harley-Davidson XL1000 by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 7,878 units
- Suspension2 · 12K units
- Electrical system1 · 1,475 units
- Structure1 · 22K units
- Wheels1 · 24K units
Harley-Davidson XL1000 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 1977 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1000 (1977): SuspensionNo. 77V120000 | Poisoning | 347 |
| May 25, 1976 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1000, XLH1000 (1976): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 76V077000 | Other or not stated | 6,894 |
| Oct 8, 1975 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL1200, FLH1200, FX1200, FXE1200 and 2 more (1975): WheelsNo. 75V178000 | Other or not stated | 24,311 |
| Nov 6, 1973 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1000, XLCH1000 (1973): StructureNo. 73V215000 | Other or not stated | 22,310 |
| Aug 7, 1973 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1000, XLCH1000 (1973): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 73V165000 | Other or not stated | 984 |
| Apr 30, 1973 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1000, XLCH1000 (1973): Electrical systemNo. 73V095000 | Other or not stated | 1,475 |
| Apr 30, 1973 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX1200, XL1000, XLCH1000 (1973): SuspensionNo. 73V094000 | Other or not stated | 11,705 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1977 Harley-Davidson XL1000 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1977 Harley-Davidson XL1000. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XL1000 have?
7 recalls cover the Harley-Davidson XL1000, for 68,026 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (2 recalls).
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.