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2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L Recalls & Complaints

The 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L, describing incidents dated January 19, 2007 to August 14, 2017.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint
  • Structure 1 complaint

Together, the 5 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11015065 · Filed

    I WAS RIDING MY STOCK 2007 HD SPORTSTER 1200 YESTERDAY ON A PAVED ROAD APPROX. 35 MPH WHEN I RAN OVER A ROUGH PORTION OF ROAD. THE RIGHT FOOT PEG / REAR BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY CAME OFF FROM ITS MOUNTING POSITION ON THE LOWER FRAME AND WAS DRAGGING ON THE ROAD. I PULLED OVER TO DISCOVER THAT THE TWO…

  • ODI #10239164 · Filed

    I PAID FOR A BRAND NEW 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON 1200XL, ON JULY 28, 07. I PICKED IT UP FROM STUBBS HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALER ON JULY 30, 07. THE DEALER FAILED TO DISCLOSE A RECALL ON THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH WAS ISSUED IN JUNE 07 FOR THE HEAT SHIELD MANIFOLD. SUBSEQUENTLY, I BURNT MY LEG ON THE PIPES, AND…

  • ODI #10209597 · Filed

    THERE IS A RECALL ON MY MOTORCYCLE AND I ASKED BUT THEY DONT HAVE THE PART TO FIX IT. *TR

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EXHAUST PIPE

NHTSA #07V296000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System — Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · NHTSA notice

Reported July 11, 2007 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Potentially affected: 35,112 vehicles

Harley-Davidson campaign 0131 · Owners notified July 12, 2007 · Vehicles built October 31, 2005 – May 16, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A CONDITION WHEREBY THE PANT LEG OF SOME RIDERS CAN HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE.

Safety consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PANT LEG TO CHAR OR BURN, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO THE RIDER.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A NEW EXHAUST SHIELD WHICH PROVIDES ADDITIONAL COVERAGE OFTHE EXHAUST PIPE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Notes

HARLEY DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0131.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

FRONT TIRES

NHTSA #07V025000 · Tires · NHTSA notice

Reported February 1, 2007 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Potentially affected: 614 vehicles

Harley-Davidson campaign 0129 · Owners notified March 5, 2007 · Vehicles built October 26, 2006 – October 30, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN SPORTSTER AND DYNA MODEL MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT TIRE.

Safety consequence

THIS INCORRECT TIRE COULD CAUSE PERFORMANCE ISSUES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT TIRE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Notes

HARLEY-DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0129.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

VOLTAGE REGULATOR

NHTSA #06V476000 · Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator · NHTSA notice

Reported December 19, 2006 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Potentially affected: 18,758 vehicles

Harley-Davidson campaign 0128 · Owners notified January 11, 2007 · Vehicles built May 24, 2006 – November 14, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AS A RESULT OF A GREATER BODY THICKNESS THAN USED IN PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS, THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY CONTACT THE FRONT FENDER UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IN SOME CASES THIS CONTACT MAY ALLOW THE FRONT FENDER TO CATCH ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE REGULATOR BODY WHICH COULD IMPEDE THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Manufacturer remedy

ON MOTORCYCLES WHICH DO NOT HAVE ACCESSORY ENGINE GUARDS, DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN INTERMEDIATE MOUNTING BRACKET THAT WILL RELOCATE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR TO A POSITION WHICH PROVIDES MORE CLEARANCE FROM THE FRONT FENDER. ON VEHICLES WITH AN ACCESSORY ENGINE GUARDS, DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE THINNNER DIMENSION VOLTAGE REGULATOR TO AVOIDE THE FRONT FENDER CLEARANCE PROBLEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 22, 2007. A SECOND CUSTOMER LETTER REFLECTING THE ABOVE REMEDY WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS ON MARCH 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Notes

HARLEY-DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0128.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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