Vehicle recall 90V182000 · October 16, 1990
1991 Harley-Davidson XL Series
Right side footrest mounts may fracture if subjected to heavy impact loads, such as when a parked motorcycle falls on its right side.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Right side footrest mounts may fracture if subjected to heavy impact loads, such as when a parked motorcycle falls on its right side.
- Consequence
- Such fractures might result in loss of right sidefootrest and will hinder the ability of the rider to control the function of the rear brakes.
- Remedy
- Replace right side footrest mount.
- Notes
- System: footrest mount.vehicle description: motorcycles.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V182000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 16, 1990
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- October 16, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,269
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Unknown or other
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 (1991): 1991
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