THE INVOLVED CYCLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD WHICH HAS INSUFFICIENT CONTACT AREA WITH THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE ROD PENETRATING THE PISTON DURING EXTREMELY HIGH PEDAL EFFORT.
1978 Harley-Davidson Xlcr1000 Recalls
Recalls on record Updated July 2026
The 1978 Harley-Davidson Xlcr1000 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,074 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 1978 Harley-Davidson Xlcr1000 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.