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Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlh) Recalls

9 Transport Canada safety recalls for the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlh), model years 1978–1994. Tap any recall for the hazard, affected models, and corrective action.

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlh) — Structure High risk
Nov 26, 1993 Model years: 1994
THE FRONT FENDER RETENTION BOLTS MAY NOT MEET THE PROPER HARDNESS SPECIFICATION. THESE BOLTS COULD FAIL AND ALLOW THE FRONT FENDER TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE FRONT TIRE, MAKING IT
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlh) — Brakes High risk
Aug 27, 1991 Model years: 1992
THE FRICTION PAD COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BACKING PLATE AND DISLODGE FROM THE FRONT OR REAR BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND CAUSE A REDU
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider (Fxrs), Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic (Flhtc), Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Sport (Flhs), Harley-Davidson Fat Boy (Flstf), Harley-Davidson Softail Custom (Fxstc)
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlh) — Electrical High risk
Jun 27, 1991 Model years: 1990, 1991
THE 30 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER MIGHT MALFUNCTION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE TEMPORARY DISRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUNCTION INCLUDING LIGHTS, IGNITION AND
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic (Flhtc), Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic (Flhtcu), Harley-Davidson Super Glide (Fxr), Harley-Davidson Tour Glide Classic (Fltc), Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider (Fxrs)
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlh) — Brakes High risk
Nov 19, 1990 Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
THE UPPER MOUNTING BOLT ON THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER(S) MIGHT DEVELOP A FRACTURE DURING NORMAL MOTORCYCLE USE. SHOULD A MOUNTING BOLT FRACTURE, THE BOLT'S MATING THREADED BUSHING MIG
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Super Glide (Fxr)
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlh) — Electrical High risk
Jun 14, 1990 Model years: 1990
THE WIRE FORM WHICH SERVES AS A ROUTING GUIDE FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE, COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE CABLE AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT TO THE CHASSIS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE CABLE TO
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlh) — Brakes High risk
Jul 30, 1979 Model years: 1979
PISTON TO STICK IN THE PISTON BORE. THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE TO DRAG AND MAY RESULT IN A SUDDEN REAR WHEEL SKID. XLH/XLS 10000H9 THRU 66731H9 FLH 61760H9 THRU 69831
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Electra Glide (Flh), Harley-Davidson Xls 1000 Roadster
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlh) — Brakes High risk
Jul 30, 1979 Model years: 1978, 1979
THE ALUMINUM REAR BRAKE PEDAL CASTING MAY BREAK AT THE PEDAL ARM OR CLAMPING HOLE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITY. 1978 XLH/XLCH 10000H8 THRU 51674H8 1979 XLH
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlch), Harley-Davidson Xls 1000 Roadster
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlh) — Brakes High risk
Jun 8, 1979 Model years: 1978, 1979
THE FRONT BRaKE MASTER CYLINDER PLUNGER PISTON BORE DIAMETER MAY BE 0.015 INCHES OVERSIZE RESULTING IN A REDUCED INTERFERENCE FIT BETWEEN THE PISTON SEALS AND THE CYLINDER BORE WHI
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Electra Glide (Flh), Harley-Davidson Electra Glide (Flh80), Harley-Davidson Low Rider (Fxs), Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlch), Harley-Davidson Super Glide (Fx)
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xlh) — Brakes High risk
Apr 26, 1978 Model years: 1979
IT IS POSSIBLE TO DISTORT THE BRAKE LINKAGE INNER PIVOT ARM WHEN A HIGH BARKE PEDAL LFORCE IS APPLIED. THIS CONDITION INCREASES BRAKE LINKAGE FREE PLAY AND RESULTS IN A LOWERED BRA
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