Recall 21V225000: 2019 Harley-Davidson XL1200C, 2019–2020 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX, 2019–2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS +4 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 31, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 31,346
- Models
- 7
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2019 Harley-Davidson XL1200C
- 2019 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX
- 2020 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX
- 2019 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS
- 2020 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS
- 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS
- 2019 Harley-Davidson XL1200X
- 2020 Harley-Davidson XL1200X
- 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200X
- 2019 Harley-Davidson XL1200XS
- 2019 Harley-Davidson XL883L
- 2019 Harley-Davidson XL883N
- 2020 Harley-Davidson XL883N
- 2021 Harley-Davidson XL883N
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V225000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0177
- Manufacturer
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Owner letters
- Apr 15, 2021
- Components
- Exterior lighting:headlights:bulbs (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology