1998 Harley-Davidson Xl recalls & complaints
2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
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Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the Harley-Davidson Xl under individual trim or body names rather than "Xl", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
2complaints
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Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (1), Lights (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
06/06/2003 · Electrical system
1998, HARLEY DAVIDSON, XLH883 - BANK ANGLE SENSOR FAILURE CAUSING MOTORCYCLE TO QUIT SUDDENLY IN TRAFFIC...*AK
04/17/1998 · Lights
HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTR 1998, THE HEADLIGHT MOUNT FELL OFF, IMPAIRING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. DEALER HAS REPLACED MOUNT, BUT CANNOT ADJUST HEADLIGHT AND CANNOT SEE IN THE EVENING. *AK
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