Harley-Davidson Sportster Low (XL883L) problems & recalls

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.

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

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.

Problem: Certain motorcycles were built with a condition whereby the pant leg of some riders can have direct contact with the exhaust pipe.

Risk: This condition could cause the pant leg to char or burn, which could lead to the possibility of injury to the rider.

Fix: Dealers will add a new exhaust shield which provides additional coverage ofthe exhaust pipe. the recall began on july 12, 2007. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Problem: Certain sportster and dyna model motorcycles were built with an incorrect front tire.

Risk: This incorrect tire could cause performance issues, which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the front tire and replace it if necessary. the recall began on march 5, 2007. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Problem: On certain motorcycles, as a result of a greater body thickness than used in previous model years, the voltage regulator may contact the front fender under certain conditions. in some cases this contact may allow the front fender to catch on the top side of the regulator body which could impede the operator's ability to steer the vehicle.

Risk: This could result in a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.

Fix: On motorcycles which do not have accessory engine guards, dealers will install an intermediate mounting bracket that will relocate the voltage regulator to a position which provides more clearance from the front fender. on vehicles with an accessory engine guards, dealers will install the thinnner dimension voltage regulator to avoide the front fender clearance problem. the recall began on janua