Harley-Davidson XL883L recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Harley-Davidson XL883L, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Mar 31, 2021Crash risk2019 Harley-Davidson XL1200C, 2019–2020 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX, 2019–2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS and 4 other models — Exterior Lighting
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.
21V225000 · 31K units · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Jul 11, 2007Fire risk2006–2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L, 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200N, 2006–2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200R and 4 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A CONDITION WHEREBY THE PANT LEG OF SOME RIDERS CAN HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE.
07V296000 · 35K units · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Feb 1, 2007Crash risk2007 Harley-Davidson FXD, 2007 Harley-Davidson FXDB, 2007 Harley-Davidson FXDC and 7 other models — Tires
CERTAIN SPORTSTER AND DYNA MODEL MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT TIRE.
07V025000 · 614 units · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Dec 19, 2006Crash risk2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200C, 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L, 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200R and 5 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AS A RESULT OF A GREATER BODY THICKNESS THAN USED IN PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS, THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY CONTACT THE FRONT FENDER UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IN SOME CASES THIS CONTACT MAY ALLOW THE FRONT FENDER TO CATCH ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE REGULATOR BODY WHICH COULD IMPEDE THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE.
06V476000 · 19K units · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY