Vehicle recall 84V056000 · May 2, 1984

1984 Harley-Davidson XL Series

Parts in the alternator may break off and cause the alternator to stop functioning, which will allow the vehicle to operate only until the battery is exhausted.

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

Summary: Parts in the alternator may break off and cause the alternator to stop functioning, which will allow the vehicle to operate only until the battery is exhausted. Also, sheared alternator mounting bolts may cause the drive train and rear wheel to lock up.
Remedy: Motorcycles will be serviced to correct the problem in the alternator, without charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with clutches in the alternator.system: electrical; alternator.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control and an accident could occur ifthe drive train and rear wheel locks up.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 84V056000
Reported to NHTSA: May 2, 1984
Filed by: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Owner notification: May 7, 1984
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,417
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 84V056000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Harley-Davidson XL Series (1984): 1984

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