HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200X 2021: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V225000

Make Model Year
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200X 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-04-15 2021-03-31 2021-03-31

Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0177

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 31346

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.