2019-2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200C/XL1200CX/XL1200NS +4 - Exterior Lighting recall

Model years: 2019-2021
Makes: Harley-Davidson
Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
Potential units affected: 31,346 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2021-03-31

Affected vehicles

2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS
2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200X
2021 Harley-Davidson XL883N
2020 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX
2020 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS
2020 Harley-Davidson XL1200X
2020 Harley-Davidson XL883N
2019 Harley-Davidson XL1200C
2019 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX
2019 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS
2019 Harley-Davidson XL1200X
2019 Harley-Davidson XL1200XS
2019 Harley-Davidson XL883L
2019 Harley-Davidson XL883N

What’s the problem?

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 could happen?

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

What’s 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.