NHTSA recall 04V218000

Exterior Lighting · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

May 7, 2004report date

31,070units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.

Why it matters: The tail light and the brake light become inoperative, which could lead to a crash.

The fix: Dealers will replace the bulbs. Owner notification began on June 3, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei, 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi, 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhr, 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci, 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrs, 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrsei2, 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrsi, 2003 Harley-Davidson Flht, 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtc, 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtci, 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtcse, 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhti, 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi, 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltr, 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri, 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxd, 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdi, 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl, 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdli, 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdp, 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg, 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdx, 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdxi, 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdxt, 2003 Harley-Davidson Xl1200, 2003 Harley-Davidson Xl1200C, 2003 Harley-Davidson Xl1200R, 2003 Harley-Davidson Xl1200S, 2003 Harley-Davidson Xl883, 2003 Harley-Davidson Xl883C, 2003 Harley-Davidson Xl883Hug, 2003 Harley-Davidson Xl883R.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V218000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.