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The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Harley-Davidson Xl883n. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.
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.
Risk: A loss of both headlight beams can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Harley-Davidson Xl883n owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
I was riding my motorcycle on 2-11-23 heading home on the I75 highway and suddenly the engine stop working. With the bike losing speed I moved towards the shoulder pointing with my hands, the motorcycle stops and never started again. According a preliminary revision the Motor Oil bypassed into the primary due to a defective or failing seal, running out…
WITH ONLY ABOUT 4800 MILES ON A 2019 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 883 IRON - MY VOLTAGE REGULATOR STOPPED WORKING - BIKE WAS NON-FUNCTIONAL AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED. I WAS RIDING ON HIGHWAY I-30 FROM GARLAND, TX TO GREENVILLE, TX - LIGHTS WERE GOING OFF ON THE SPEEDOMETER, I MADE IT TO EXIT 94, GOT…
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