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2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500

1 recalls, 2 complaints - 7 TSBs

18V927000 Dec 21, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Street 500 (XG500), Street 750 (XG750), and 2017-2019 Street 750A (XG750A) motorcycles. The brake calipers may corrode internally after exposure to certain driving environments such as coastal regions or road salt, result... Read more
Consequence
Excessive brake drag can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy
Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install new front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0174.
12,871 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING2
STEERING Jul 19, 2019
Incident date: Jul 2, 2019
AT AROUND 3,000 MILES THE FORK BEARINGS/ STEERING NECK BEARINGS STARTED TO RUST CAUSING THE STEERING TO BECOME CHOPPY OR UNSAFE. THE PROBLEM STARTED AFTER SPENDING ONE RAINY SEASON OUTSIDE, HOWEVER WAS PARKED INDOORS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS.
STEERING Mar 5, 2017
Incident date: Mar 4, 2017
THE FORK BEARINGS RUSTED UP AND BECAME NOTCHY AFTER RIDING IN RAINY WEATHER DURING THE WINTER. THIS CAUSED THE STEERING TO BE JERKY AND UNSTABLE.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500

7 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
030000 BRAKES (PWS)1
010000 STEERING1
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1
1HD-L9F4N-11 Oct 3, 2018
010000 STEERING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1466: STREET - UPPER STEERING HEAD BEARING SEAL. REVISION. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has developed a new upper steering head bearing seal for fitment on Street models. The new seal replace
1HDL9W5L10 Sep 28, 2017
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
TECH ARTICLE TA0001: 2014 and Later Sportsters - Rear Brake Sound. A customer reports a sound (similar to a groan) from the rear of the vehicle and/or the rear brake area during rear brake application under 7 mph. Explain to the customer t
TA0006 Jan 27, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Harley-Davidson is aware of conditions that may result in a streaking appearance or film residue on the inside of some instrument gauges including speedometer and tachometers. This may occur after exposure of the vehicle to humid condition
TA0006 Jan 27, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Harley-Davidson is aware of conditions that may result in a streaking appearance or film residue on the inside of some instrument gauges including speedometer and tachometers. This may occur after exposure of the vehicle to humid condition
TA0006 Jan 27, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Harley-Davidson is aware of conditions that may result in a streaking appearance or film residue on the inside of some instrument gauges including speedometer and tachometers. This may occur after exposure of the vehicle to humid condition
TT450 Jan 14, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Difficulty starting engine or engine starts and stalls at idle. Improperly routed starter cable near the bank angle sensor (BAS) can cause this condition.
TT450 Jan 14, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Difficulty starting engine or engine starts and stalls at idle. Improperly routed starter cable near the bank angle sensor (BAS) can cause this condition.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE15015 Opened: Apr 20, 2015 , Closed: Aug 18, 2015
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2015
Inconsistent Throttle Response
This investigation was opened on April 20, 2015 to investigate reports of inconsistent throttle control on all MY 2015 HD XG750 and XG500 motorcycles.At the time, ODI had 14 consumer complaints and no crashes reported.At the time of closing this investigation ODI has 51 reports (6 of which allege a ... Read more

HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500 across all model years (2015, 2019).

7 Total Recalls
22 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
6 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2018 1 0 View
2017 1 0 View
2016 (current) 1 2
2015 3 19 View

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