2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
The 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint), Latcheslockslinkages (1 complaint), and Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL, potentially affecting up to 2,828 vehicles.
Recall 04V465000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 2,828 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A CONDITION OCCURS THAT COULD ALLOW PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK. ON FUEL INJECTED VEHICLES, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS REMOVED. ON CARBURETED VEHICLES, EXCESSIVE FUEL COULD BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CARBURETOR, WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW FUEL TO DRIP FROM THE AIR CLEANER.
Consequence: THESE SITUATIONS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD FOR PERSONS OR PROPERTY ON OR NEAR THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST EACH CANISTER FOR BLOCKAGE, THEN REPLACE AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON XB (N/A). THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT LATER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP AND THE WIRES HAD BLOWN THE FUSES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A MOTORCYCLE TRAILER FROM KENDON INDUSTRIES, 3711 E. LA PALMA AVE, ANAHEIM, CA 92806. THE TRAILER WAS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR A LONG BIKE (CHOPPER STYLE). THE FIRST TIME I USED THE TRAILER, I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AND NOTICED THAT THE TIE DOWNS FOR THE BIKE AND COME LOOSE AND THE BIKE VERY NEARLY CAME LOOSE FROM THE TRAILER INTO HEAVY FREEWAY TRAFFIC. KENDON TRAILERS HAVE A FRONT WHEEL MOUNTING UNIT THAT OPERATES IN A WAY THAT AS YOU MOVE THE MOTORCYCLE FORWARD INTO THE MOUNTING UNIT THE MOUNTING UNIT ROCKS FORWARD SECUTING THE FRONT WHEEL AGAINST THE FRONT OF THE TRAILER. THE TRAILER ALSO HAS FOUR TIE DOWN POINTS (TWO AT THE FRONT AND TWO AT THE REAR). THE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE TRAILER IS THE FACT THAT THE FRONT TIE DOWN POINTS ARE BEHIND THE STEARING HEAD OF THE MOTORCYCLE. AS A RESULT, WHEN THE TRAILER HITS A BUMP, THE ACTION OF THE TRAILER IS TO PULL THE BIKE BACKWARDS (AWAY FROM THE FRONT SECURING UNIT). THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED TO ME. WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY I MUST HAVE HIT A BUMB WHICH CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO PULL OUT OF THE FRONT UNIT. THIS ALSO INCREASED THE SLACK IN THE TIE DOWNS WHICH ALLOWED THE BIKE TO FLOP FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND ALMOST CAUSED THE BIKE TO EXIT THE TRAILER (WHICH HAS NO SIDES OR REAR SECURITY). *NM
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A MOTORCYCLE TRAILER FROM KENDON INDUSTRIES, 3711 E. LA PALMA AVE, ANAHEIM, CA 92806. THE TRAILER WAS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR A LONG BIKE (CHOPPER STYLE). THE FIRST TIME I USED THE TRAILER, I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AND NOTICED THAT THE TIE DOWNS FOR THE BIKE AND COME LOOSE AND THE BIKE VERY NEARLY CAME LOOSE FROM THE TRAILER INTO HEAVY FREEWAY TRAFFIC. KENDON TRAILERS HAVE A FRONT WHEEL MOUNTING UNIT THAT OPERATES IN A WAY THAT AS YOU MOVE THE MOTORCYCLE FORWARD INTO THE MOUNTING UNIT THE MOUNTING UNIT ROCKS FORWARD SECUTING THE FRONT WHEEL AGAINST THE FRONT OF THE TRAILER. THE TRAILER ALSO HAS FOUR TIE DOWN POINTS (TWO AT THE FRONT AND TWO AT THE REAR). THE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE TRAILER IS THE FACT THAT THE FRONT TIE DOWN POINTS ARE BEHIND THE STEARING HEAD OF THE MOTORCYCLE. AS A RESULT, WHEN THE TRAILER HITS A BUMP, THE ACTION OF THE TRAILER IS TO PULL THE BIKE BACKWARDS (AWAY FROM THE FRONT SECURING UNIT). THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED TO ME. WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY I MUST HAVE HIT A BUMB WHICH CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO PULL OUT OF THE FRONT UNIT. THIS ALSO INCREASED THE SLACK IN THE TIE DOWNS WHICH ALLOWED THE BIKE TO FLOP FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND ALMOST CAUSED THE BIKE TO EXIT THE TRAILER (WHICH HAS NO SIDES OR REAR SECURITY). *NM
DT: 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON WIDE GLIDE. THE FRONT FORKS WERE SO WEAK THAT THEY SAGGED WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS NOT BRAKING. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPRINGS WERE TOO WEAK IN THE FORKS. THE CONSUMER FOUND OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. HE TRIED TO GET THE AFTER MARKET SPRINGS, BUT THEY WERE ON BACK ORDER. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THIS A WEEK AGOON SEPTEMBER 29, 2005. *AK UPDATED 03/09/06
Safety Rating for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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