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Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl) Recalls

8 Transport Canada safety recalls for the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl), model years 1975–1991. Tap any recall for the hazard, affected models, and corrective action.

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl) — Structure High risk
Oct 22, 1990 Model years: 1991
THE RIGHT SIDE FOOTREST MAY FRACTURE IF SUBJECTED TO HIGH IMPACT LOADS SUCH AS WHEN A MOTORCYCLE FALLS ON ITS RIGHT SIDE. A WEAKENED FOOTREST COULD FALL OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl) — Electrical High risk
May 17, 1989 Model years: 1989
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE COULD DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AND CHAFING. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE BATTERY CABLE MIGHT OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY TO A DEGREE WHICH MIGHT CAU
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl) — Suspension High risk
Sep 9, 1987 Model years: 1987
A CRACKING CONDITION COULD DEVELOP IN THE SEVEN SPOKE FRONT AND REAR CAST WHEELS. IF NOT DETECTED, THESE CRACKS COULD PROPOGATE THROUGH THE SPOKES AND CAUSE THE WHEEL HUB AND RIM T
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Super Glide (Fxr)
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl) — Powertrain High risk
Dec 3, 1986 Model years: 1987
ON 883cc AND 1100cc MOTORCYCLES, THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS WHERE A PIECE OF GEAR TOOTH COULD BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION GEARS. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOCK-UP OF THE DRIVE TR
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 (Xl)
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl) — Not Entered High risk
Oct 11, 1984 Model years: 1984
THE ALTERNATOR ROTOR MAGNET MAY CONTACT THE STATOR CAUSING IT TO SHEAR ITS MOUNMTING BOLTS AND RENDER THE ALTERNATOR INOPERATIVE. THESE MOUNTING BOLTS ALSO LIMIT THE TRAVEL OF CERT
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl) — Brakes High risk
Jul 14, 1982 Model years: 1982
The rear hydraulic brake system might be capable of generating excessive pressure which could exceed the burst strangth of the rear brake caliper. The caliper could fracture withou
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Super Glide (Fxr)
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl) — Brakes High risk
Mar 8, 1977 Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977
ONE OR BOTH OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BOLTS MAY BREAK AND ALLOW THE BROKEN PORTION OF THE BOLT TO CONTACT THE ROTATING WHEEL SPOKES. IF BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BOLTS BREAK, THE I
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlch)
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl) — Brakes High risk
Sep 24, 1976 Model years: 1976
THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE SHOE LININGS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE SHOES BECAUSE OF FAILURE OF THE BONDING ADHESIVE. SEPARATED BRAKE SHOE LININGS COULD CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO STOP SU
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlch)
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