Does the 1989 Harley-Davidson XL Series have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. 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 1989 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 1989 Harley-Davidson XL Series?

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

1989 Harley-Davidson XL Series recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1989 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.

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1989 Harley-Davidson XL Series recalls, newest first

May 2, 1989NHTSA 89V0690005,439 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Summary: The positive battery cable could develop a short circuit due to excessive wear and chafing if routed in a certain position.
Consequence: If this condition exists, the cable might overheat,possibly to a degree which might cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: The positive battery cable will be replaced on all subject vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1989 Harley-Davidson XL Series were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Harley-Davidson XL Series years

Other 1989 Harley-Davidson models

Questions

Does the 1989 Harley-Davidson XL Series have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. 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 1989 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 1989 Harley-Davidson XL Series?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.