1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
The 1999 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 Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BOTH MIRRORS HAVE FATIGUE FRACTURED AND FALLEN OFF. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MIRRORS WITH ONES IDENTICAL TO THE FAILED MIRRORS. THE RIGHT SIDE MIRROR FELL OFF AT 5000 MILES AND THE LEFT ONE AT 6000 MILES. MY FEAR IS THAT THIS ENGINE VIBRATION CAUSED FATIGUE WILL AGAIN FRACTURE THE REPLACEMENT MIRROR STEMS WHICH ARE IDENTICAL TO THE PREVIOUSLY FAILED ONES.
THE MIRROR STEM IS THE PROBLEM HERE. BECAUSE OF THE VIBRATION CAUSED BY THE ENGINE, THE HANDLE BARS VIRBRATE A LOT. THIS VIBRATION CAUSED MY MIRROR STEM TO SHEAR OFF. I BELONG TO A MOTORCYCLE CLUB WITH OVER 800 MEMBERS. WE ALL RIDE HARLEY SPORTSTERS AND THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MORE PEOPLE THAN I CAN COUNT. I HOPE YOU CAN GET HARLEY DAVIDSON TO RECALL THIS DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM. THANK YOU. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M1098 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING THE XL GEARCASE GASKETS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 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 — 2 complaints
- 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL (current)
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