Vehicle recall 93V185000 · November 8, 1993

1994 Harley-Davidson XLH

The front fender retention bolts do not meet the proper hardness specifications and may fail.

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

Summary: The front fender retention bolts do not meet the proper hardness specifications and may fail.
Consequence: Should these bolts fail, the front fender could come incontact with the front tire causing difficulty in controlling the vehicle, whichcould result in an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front fender retention bolts.
Notes: System: structure; body; fender.vehicle description: motorcycles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotlineat 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V185000
Reported to NHTSA: November 8, 1993
Filed by: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Owner notification: November 11, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,077
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Body › Bumpers

Recall 93V185000 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 XLH (1994): 1994

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