NHTSA Safety Recalls
2021 Harley-Davidson Xl883n Recalls
The 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl883n has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the motorcycle's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Harley-Davidson Xl883n built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Crashes reported
- 1
- NHTSA crash test
- Not rated
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2 recalls on the 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl883n
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
NHTSA 21V225000- The defect
- 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
NHTSA 22V160000- The defect
- 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."
- The risk
- Missing brake fluid warning labels may lead to improper brake system maintenance, affecting brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
What owners report about the 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl883n
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl883n with NHTSA, 1 of them describing a crash. They report 1 injury.
Most complained about
- Electrical System1
- Vehicle Speed Control1
- Service Brakes1
Complaints are owner reports, not verified defects, and a popular model collects more of them than a rare one. They show what to ask about, not what is certain to fail.
Checking your own motorcycle
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl883n built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN, stamped on the steering head, just behind the headlight, and on the frame label, and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the motorcycle is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.