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2021 Harley-Davidson XL883N — federal recalls on file

2 federal recalls reported for the 2021 Harley-Davidson XL883N

These are federal recalls reported for the 2021 Harley-Davidson XL883N. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

22V-160 Open recall Mar 16, 2022

Harley-Davidson Motor Company

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XL1200X, XL883N, and 2021 XL1200NS XL Sportster motorcycles. The brake fluid warning labels may detach from the brake fluid reservoir caps. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."

Risk: Missing brake fluid warning labels may lead to improper brake system maintenance, affecting brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Harley-Davidson will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owners may also take their motorcycles to a dealer for label inspection and replacement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Harley's number for this recall is 0632. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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21V-225 Open recall Mar 31, 2021

Harley-Davidson Motor Company

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS

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.

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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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