Harley-Davidson recalls 2020 XL883N motorcycles with potential headlight beam failure causing reduced visibility and crash risk. Owners must get free bulb shield installed by dealers.
A loss of both headlight beams can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 2020 XL883N motorcycles that may have headlight assemblies with a glass bulb that fails, causing both high and low beams to stop working. This reduces visibility and increases crash risk.
The glass bulb in the headlight assembly can fail, causing both high and low beams to stop working. This reduces nighttime visibility and increases the chance of a crash.
Owners of 2020 Harley-Davidson XL883N motorcycles and those who bought replacement headlight parts for older models. Riders are most at risk due to reduced visibility.
Check if your motorcycle is a 2020 model with the XL883N designation. Replacement headlight parts sold for 2005-2019 Sportster, 2005-2017 Softail, 2005-2017 Dyna, or 2005-2011 V-Rod models may also be affected.
Call 1-800-258-2464 to get the free headlamp bulb shield installed by a dealer.
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.
The glass bulb in the headlight assembly may fail, causing both high and low beams to stop working, which reduces visibility and increases crash risk.
Check if your motorcycle is a 2020 model with the XL883N designation. Replacement headlight parts sold for 2005-2019 Sportster, 2005-2017 Softail, 2005-2017 Dyna, or 2005-2011 V-Rod models may also be affected.
Harley-Davidson will notify owners and dealers will install a free headlamp bulb shield. Contact customer service at 1-800-258-2464 for details.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Harley-Davidson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V225000 — Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Hello, I own a Harley-Davidson that is covered by recall 21V225000 from Harley-Davidson. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
