2005 Harley-Davidson XL Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Harley-Davidson XL recalls

Most common 2005 Harley-Davidson XL problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1

What owners report

2011-03-25, Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON XB (N/A). THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT LATER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP AND THE WIRES HAD BLOWN THE FUSES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

2006-12-18, Latches/Locks/Linkages
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A MOTORCYCLE TRAILER FROM KENDON INDUSTRIES, 3711 E. LA PALMA AVE, ANAHEIM, CA 92806. THE TRAILER WAS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR A LONG BIKE (CHOPPER STYLE). THE FIRST TIME I USED THE TRAILER, I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AND NOTICED THAT THE TIE DOWNS FOR THE BIKE AND COME LOOSE AND THE BIKE VERY NEARLY CAME LOOSE FROM THE TRAILER INTO HEAVY FREEWAY TRAFFIC. KENDON TRAILERS HAVE A FRONT WHEEL MOUNTING UNIT THAT OPERATES IN A WAY THAT AS YOU MOVE THE MOTORCYCLE FORWARD INTO THE MOUNTING UNIT THE MOUNTING UNIT ROCKS FORWARD SECUTING THE FRONT WHEEL AGAINST THE FRONT OF THE TRAILER. THE TRAILER ALSO HAS FOUR TIE DOWN POINTS (TWO AT THE FRONT AND TWO AT THE REAR). T

2005-10-06, Suspension
DT: 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON WIDE GLIDE. THE FRONT FORKS WERE SO WEAK THAT THEY SAGGED WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS NOT BRAKING. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPRINGS WERE TOO WEAK IN THE FORKS. THE CONSUMER FOUND OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. HE TRIED TO GET THE AFTER MARKET SPRINGS, BUT THEY WERE ON BACK ORDER. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THIS A WEEK AGOON SEPTEMBER 29, 2005. *AK UPDATED 03/09/06

2005 Harley-Davidson XL questions

Does the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1), Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Harley-Davidson XL has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.