How many recalls does the 1990 Harley-Davidson Xl have?

The 1990 Harley-Davidson Xl has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1990 Harley-Davidson Xl 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.

1990 Harley-Davidson Xl Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1990 Harley-Davidson Xl has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,182 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 90V002000 1990-11-04 1,914 affected

Defect

A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD DEVELOP DUE TO POSSIBLE CHAFING WHERE THE BATTERY CABLE IS CLOSE TO THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM.

Consequence

BATTERY CABLE MIGHT OVERHEAT AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

REPLACE BATTERY CABLE AND OTHER APPROPRIATE PARTS.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 90V102000 1990-06-01 3,268 affected

Defect

WIREFORM THAT SECURES RUBBER GROMMETS, WHICH SERVE AS A ROUTING GUIDE FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE, MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

Consequence

WIREFORMS COULD CHAFE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ANDCAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT TO THE MOTORCYCLE CHASSIS DURING OPERATION.

Remedy

REPLACE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE WIREFORM WITH WIREFORM THAT THAT MEETS SPECIFICATIONS.

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 1990 Harley-Davidson Xl as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.