HARLEY DAVIDSON CAMPAIGN NO 015.MANFD.11-1 1971 THRU 3-29 1972.POSSIBILITY THAT REAR FORK ASSEMBLY BEARING LOCK NUT WAS NOT PROPERLY STAKED TOPREVENT IT FROM BACKING OFF.IF CONDITION EXISTS, WILL RESULT IN LOSS OFBEARING ADJUSTMENT, WHICH COULD AFFECT STABILITY OF VEHICLE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND PROPERLY STAKING…
1972 Harley-Davidson Xlch Recalls
Recalls on record Updated July 2026
The 1972 Harley-Davidson Xlch has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 8,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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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 Xlch as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.