NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Harley-Davidson Xl883n
The 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl883n has 2 NHTSA recalls and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl883n. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
NHTSA #22V160000Reported March 16, 2022 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Defect description
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XL1200X, XL883N, and 2021 XL1200NS XL Sportster motorcycles. The brake fluid warning labels may detach from the brake fluid reservoir caps. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
Safety consequence
Missing brake fluid warning labels may lead to improper brake system maintenance, affecting brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Harley-Davidson will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owners may also take their motorcycles to a dealer for label inspection and replacement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Harley's number for this recall is 0632.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
NHTSA #21V225000Reported March 31, 2021 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Defect description
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Sportster (XL) motorcycles and 796 headlight assemblies that may have been sold as replacement parts for 2005-2019 Sportster, 2005-2017 Softail, 2005-2017 Dyna, and 2005-2011 V-Rod motorcycles. The glass bulb within the headlight assembly may fail, causing a loss of both high and low beams.
Safety consequence
A loss of both headlight beams can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a headlamp bulb shield, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2021. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0177.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.