Harley-Davidson Recall of certain Sportster, Dyna and V-Rod motorcycles

210412 2019-Harley-Davidson-1200-Custom RECALL (678)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 12, 2021 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

Harley-Davidson Recall: Headlights May Fail

A loss of both headlight beams can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V225000

Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected: 31,346

MAKEMODELMODEL YEAR(S)
HARLEY-DAVIDSONXL1200C2019
HARLEY-DAVIDSONXL1200CX2019 – 2020
HARLEY-DAVIDSONXL1200NS2019 – 2021
HARLEY-DAVIDSONXL1200X2019 – 2021
HARLEY-DAVIDSONXL1200XS2019
HARLEY-DAVIDSONXL883L2019
HARLEY-DAVIDSONXL883N2019 – 2021

Summary: 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.

Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a headlamp bulb shield, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson’s number for this recall is 0177.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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