2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL50 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL50
The 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL50 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE, TIRES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY for this model year.
Recalls for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL50
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL50, potentially affecting up to 54,484 vehicles.
Recall 07V296000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
| 35,112 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A CONDITION WHEREBY THE PANT LEG OF SOME RIDERS CAN HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PANT LEG TO CHAR OR BURN, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO THE RIDER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A NEW EXHAUST SHIELD WHICH PROVIDES ADDITIONAL COVERAGE OFTHE EXHAUST PIPE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
View full details →Recall 07V025000 — TIRES
| 614 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN SPORTSTER AND DYNA MODEL MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT TIRE.
Consequence: THIS INCORRECT TIRE COULD CAUSE PERFORMANCE ISSUES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT TIRE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
View full details →Recall 06V476000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 18,758 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AS A RESULT OF A GREATER BODY THICKNESS THAN USED IN PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS, THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY CONTACT THE FRONT FENDER UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IN SOME CASES THIS CONTACT MAY ALLOW THE FRONT FENDER TO CATCH ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE REGULATOR BODY WHICH COULD IMPEDE THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Remedy: ON MOTORCYCLES WHICH DO NOT HAVE ACCESSORY ENGINE GUARDS, DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN INTERMEDIATE MOUNTING BRACKET THAT WILL RELOCATE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR TO A POSITION WHICH PROVIDES MORE CLEARANCE FROM THE FRONT FENDER. ON VEHICLES WITH AN ACCESSORY ENGINE GUARDS,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL50
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL50.
Safety Rating for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL50
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL50 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL50
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL50. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TT451 — ENGINE
Noise from the cam chest area possibly accompanied by milky engine oil. Moisture can cause slight swelling in the tensioner causing it to stick in the housing. A vehicle that makes repeated short trips can have this condition because the engine does not reach normal operating temperatures, allowing condensation and...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL50
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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