The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·15V474000·Announced 2015-07-29

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2015 XG500 and XG750 Motorcycles for Fuel Pump Defect

Harley-Davidson is recalling 2015 XG500 and XG750 motorcycles because a poor fuel pump seal may interrupt fuel supply, causing abrupt power restoration and loss of control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle) where the defect can lead to loss of control and a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2015 XG500 motorcycles manufactured between January 20, 2014, and July 7, 2015, and XG750 motorcycles manufactured between May 12, 2014, and July 7, 2015. The recall involves 10,594 vehicles in total.

The fuel pump modules on these motorcycles have a poor seal at the fuel pump inlet. This defect can cause an interruption to the fuel supply, resulting in a brief hesitation followed by an abrupt restoration of power. This sudden change in power can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuel pump assembly free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-414-343-4056 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500, XG750
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
10,594

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)

  • XG500
  • XG750

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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