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2008 Harley-Davidson XL883 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2008 Harley-Davidson XL883 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 1 owner complaint is on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Harley-Davidson XL883.

2008 Harley-Davidson XL883 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Harley-Davidson XL883, describing incidents dated June 29, 2013.

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Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10526446 · Filed July 23, 2013
EXPERIENCED LOOSE HANDLING. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED CATASTROPHIC REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. BECAUSE OF THIS, REAR BRAKE DISK AND PADS WERE GLAZED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. INTERNET SEARCHES AND PERSONAL OBSERVATIONS OF OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY SHOW THIS PART FAILURE IS…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2008 Harley-Davidson XL883 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2008 Harley-Davidson XL883. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Harley-Davidson XL883.

Wheels

ODI #10526446

Incident: June 29, 2013 · Filed: July 23, 2013

EXPERIENCED LOOSE HANDLING. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED CATASTROPHIC REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. BECAUSE OF THIS, REAR BRAKE DISK AND PADS WERE GLAZED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. INTERNET SEARCHES AND PERSONAL OBSERVATIONS OF OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY SHOW THIS PART FAILURE IS VERY COMMON. *TR

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Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Harley-Davidson XL883 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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