NHTSA Campaign 21V225000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
Issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company · Reported Mar 31, 2021 · 31,346 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL1200C | 2019 | 31,346 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL1200CX | 2019 | 31,346 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL1200CX | 2020 | 31,346 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL1200NS | 2019 | 31,346 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL1200NS | 2020 | 31,346 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL1200NS | 2021 | 31,346 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL1200X | 2019 | 31,346 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL1200X | 2020 | 31,346 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL1200X | 2021 | 31,346 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL1200XS | 2019 | 31,346 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL883L | 2019 | 31,346 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL883N | 2019 | 31,346 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL883N | 2020 | 31,346 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL883N | 2021 | 31,346 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V225000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.