Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V225000

Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs

Harley-Davidson Motor Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-03-31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V225000

Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Vehicles affected
31,346
Reported to NHTSA
2021-03-31
Owners notified
2021-04-15

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 risk

A loss of both headlight beams can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Scope of coverage

14 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200C2019
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200CX2020 2019
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200NS2021 2020 2019
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200X2021 2020 2019
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200XS2019
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883L2019
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883N2021 2020 2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.