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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V225000

2020 Harley-Davidson Xl1200ns | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl1200c | 2020 Harley-Davidson Xl883n | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl883l | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl1200x | 2020 Harley-Davidson Xl1200x | 2020 Harley-Davidson Xl1200cx | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl1200xs | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl1200ns | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl883n | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl1200cx | 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl883n | 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl1200ns | 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl1200x — Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs

Published March 31, 2021 · Recall initiated: March 31, 2021

Summary

NHTSA records recall 21V225000, published March 31, 2021. Recalling firm: Harley-Davidson Motor Company; 2020 Harley-Davidson Xl1200ns | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl1200c | 2020 Harley-Davidson Xl883n | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl883l | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl1200x | 2020 Harley-Davidson Xl1200x | 2020 Harley-Davidson Xl1200cx | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl1200xs | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl1200ns | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl883n | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl1200cx | 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl883n | 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl1200ns | 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl1200x — Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Model
XL1200NS
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Lot
2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200NS | 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200C | 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883N | 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883L | 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200X | 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200X | 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200CX | 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200XS | 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200NS | 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883N | 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200CX | 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883N | 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200NS | 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200X
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2020 Harley-Davidson Xl1200ns | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl1200c | 2020 Harley-Davidson Xl883n | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl883l | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl1200x | 2020 Harley-Davidson Xl1200x | 2020 Harley-Davidson Xl1200cx | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl1200xs | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl1200ns | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl883n | 2019 Harley-Davidson Xl1200cx | 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl883n | 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl1200ns | 2021 Harley-Davidson Xl1200x — Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V225000 on March 31, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HARLEY-DAVIDSON. Model: XL1200NS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)