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.