NHTSA vehicle safety data
2007 Harley-Davidson XL883L Recalls & Complaints
The 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883L has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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 XL883L. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2007 Harley-Davidson XL883L owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883L, describing incidents dated June 19, 2007.
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10194810 · Filed
LESS THEN A MONTH AGAO WE BOUGHT A BRAND NEW HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 883L AND IT IS ALREADY IN THE SHOP. THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR SEEMS TO BE BAD ON ALL THE 2007 MODELS, BUT THEY ARE STILL NOT ISSUING A RECALL. HARLEY SEEMS WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY ARE STILL SELLING THE BIKE…
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 July 1, 2006 – May 31, 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.
Other Harley-Davidson XL883L model years
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