How many recalls does the 1972 Harley-Davidson Sportster Xlch have?

The 1972 Harley-Davidson Sportster Xlch has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1972 Harley-Davidson Sportster Xlch has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1972 Harley-Davidson Sportster Xlch Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1972 Harley-Davidson Sportster Xlch has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 214 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

WHEELS 72V201000 1972-08-11 214 affected

Defect

HARLEY DAVIDSON CAMPAIGN NO 638-017.POSSIBILITY THAT INSTALLATION OF FRONTWHEEL HUB BEARING LOCK RING WAS FAULTY.LOCK RING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLEDBACKWARD, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOOSE FRONT WHEEL OR BEARING SEIZURE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING LOCK RING WHERE NECESSARY.)

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1972 Harley-Davidson Sportster Xlch as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.