Does the 1987 Harley-Davidson XL Series have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1987 Harley-Davidson XL Series recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1987 Harley-Davidson XL Series?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1987 Harley-Davidson XL Series recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1987 Harley-Davidson XL Series. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Harley-Davidson been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Harley-Davidson dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1987 Harley-Davidson XL Series recalls, newest first

August 14, 1987NHTSA 87V12900013,303 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels

Summary: Cracks in front and rear wheels could develop and continue through wheel spokes.
Consequence: Hub and rim could separate creating handling problemswhich could result in loss of control.
Remedy: Replace wheels with different tested wheels.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 13, 1986NHTSA 86V1530002,829 vehicles potentially affected

Power train

Summary: A piece of gear could break at the mainshaft first gear in the transmission case. Consequence of defect: if gear tooth becomes lodged between transmission gears, drive train and rear wheel could lock up possibly resulting in an accident.
Remedy: Replace gear with one that has been proven and tested.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1987 Harley-Davidson XL Series with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline1

Other Harley-Davidson XL Series years

Other 1987 Harley-Davidson models

Questions

Does the 1987 Harley-Davidson XL Series have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1987 Harley-Davidson XL Series recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1987 Harley-Davidson XL Series?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.