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.