1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
The 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1998, HARLEY DAVIDSON, XLH883 - BANK ANGLE SENSOR FAILURE CAUSING MOTORCYCLE TO QUIT SUDDENLY IN TRAFFIC...*AK
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
Safety Rating for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
591 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SUBJECT ON SCREAMIN' EAGLE IGNITION MODULES & COILS ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
- 1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL — 0 complaints
- 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL — 0 complaints
- 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL — 0 complaints
- 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL (current)
- 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL — 2 complaints
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