Harley-Davidson recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A loss of both headlight beams can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Harley-Davidson Xl1200C 2019
- Harley-Davidson Xl1200Cx 2019–2020
- Harley-Davidson Xl1200Ns 2019–2021
- Harley-Davidson Xl1200X 2019–2021
- Harley-Davidson Xl1200Xs 2019
- Harley-Davidson Xl883L 2019
- Harley-Davidson Xl883N 2019–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V225000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 31, 2021
- Owners notified
- Apr 15, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 31,346
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Bulbs
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Harley-Davidson recall: Equipment Mar 16, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.