How many recalls does the 1976 Harley-Davidson Xl1000 have?

The 1976 Harley-Davidson Xl1000 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1976 Harley-Davidson Xl1000 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.

1976 Harley-Davidson Xl1000 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1976 Harley-Davidson Xl1000 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 6,894 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 76V077000 1976-05-25 6,894 affected

Defect

HARLEY-DAVIDSON CAMPAIGN NO N/A.MOTORCYCLES, SPORTSTERS 1000 CC.POSSIBILITYTHAT THE BONDED REAR BRAKE LININGS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE STEEL BRAKE SHOES.IFTHIS CONDITION EXISTS, REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY WILL RESULT, WITH POSSIBLE LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING THE REAR BRAKE SHOES).

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 1976 Harley-Davidson Xl1000 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.