1997 Harley-Davidson XL Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Harley-Davidson XL. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Harley-Davidson XL
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel injection system (fuel system)
The effects of reformulated gasoline along with certain usage of the fuel supply valve affects the supply of gasoline to the carburetor. This condition requires two factors: (1) the use of reformulated fuels containing mbte and (2) starting the motorcycle with the fuel valve handle in the off position.
Remedy: Dealers the replace the diaphragm in the fuel valve.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 Harley-Davidson XL. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Harley-Davidson XL model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson XL model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Harley-Davidson XL | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Harley-Davidson XL | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Harley-Davidson XL | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Harley-Davidson XL | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Harley-Davidson XL | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Harley-Davidson XL | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Harley-Davidson XL | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Harley-Davidson XL | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 1997 Harley-Davidson XL
How do I know if my 1997 Harley-Davidson XL has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Harley-Davidson XL; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Harley-Davidson dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 96V204000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.