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Campaign 21V-225

Glass bulb within the headlight assembly may fail, causing a loss of both high and low beams

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Defect 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.

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.

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: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 21V225000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

7 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about lighting on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 21V-225
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Harley-DavidsonXL1200C20190
Harley-DavidsonXL1200CX2019 to 20200
Harley-DavidsonXL1200NS2019 to 20210
Harley-DavidsonXL1200X2019 to 20210
Harley-DavidsonXL1200XS20190
Harley-DavidsonXL883L20190
Harley-DavidsonXL883N2019 to 20210
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.