The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V536000·Announced 2014-09-05

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2015 XG500 and XG750 Motorcycles for Fuel Leak Risk

Harley-Davidson is recalling 2015 XG500 and XG750 motorcycles because the fuel tank filler neck may not seal properly, creating a risk of fuel leaks and vehicle fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel tank filler neck) that creates a risk of vehicle fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2015 XG500 and XG750 motorcycles manufactured between June 11, 2014, and August 14, 2014. The recall involves 867 vehicles.

The fuel tank filler neck on these motorcycles may be insufficiently flat, which can prevent the fuel cap from sealing properly. If the fuel cap does not seal correctly, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycle and test to see if fuel can leak from under the fuel cap. Any motorcycle that leaks fuel from under the fuel cap will have its gas tank replaced free of charge. The recall began in late September 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750, XG500
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
867

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • XG750
  • XG500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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