Harley-Davidson recalls 2021 XL883N motorcycles with missing brake fluid warning labels that could lead to improper maintenance and crash risk. Owners get free label replacements.
“Harley-Davidson 2021 XL883N: Missing Brake Fluid Labels Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80453-harley-davidson-2021-xl883n-missing-brake-fluid-labels-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #22V160000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V160000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on March 16, 2022, that Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2021-2022 XL1200X, XL883N, and 2021 XL1200NS motorcycles due to missing brake fluid warning labels. The agency said the hazard may lead to improper maintenance and increased crash risk. Owners should contact Harley-Davidson for free replacement labels.
How to tell if you have it
Harley-Davidson XL1200X, 2021-2022
Harley-Davidson XL883N, 2021-2022
Harley-Davidson XL1200NS, 2021
What to do
Harley-Davidson will mail replacement labels to owners free of charge. Owners may also take their motorcycles to a dealer for label inspection and replacement, free of charge. Harley's number for this recall is 0632.
The hazard
The brake fluid warning labels may detach from the brake fluid reservoir caps. This failure means the motorcycles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122 regarding motorcycle brake systems. According to NHTSA records, there are 2 owner complaints on file for the 2021 XL883N involving 1 crash and 1 injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Harley-Davidson Motor Company has 43 other recalls on file since January 12, 2009. Recent brand recalls include a 2026-04-28 notice for oil ejection risk in 2024-2026 FLHX motorcycles and a 2026-04-13 rear brake line recall for 2025 FLHC models. Other recent recalls of similar products include Ducati Panigale V4 S (2025) Recall: Sudden Rear Brake Loss Risk (2026-01-28), Honda 2020 Acura ILX Brake Recall: Reduced Stop Distance Risk (2025-11-12), and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2024-2026) Recall: Engine Stall Risk (2025-11-18).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Harley-Davidson XL883N motorcycle has brake fluid warning labels attached to the reservoir caps. The recall covers motorcycles sold between 2021 and 2022.
Brand
Harley-Davidson
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Get Replacement Labels
Harley-Davidson will mail free replacement labels to you if you request them.
Check with Dealer
You can also have a dealer inspect and replace the labels at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Harley-Davidson will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owners may also take their motorcycles to a dealer for label inspection and replacement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Harley's number for this recall is 0632.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 19 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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