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Vehicle recall 21V225000 · March 31, 2021

Harley-Davidson XL1200NS, XL1200X and 5 more models

The glass bulb within the headlight assembly may fail, causing a loss of both high and low beams.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
A loss of both headlight beams can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
21V225000
Reported to NHTSA
March 31, 2021
Filed by
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Manufacturer campaign
0177
Owner notification
April 15, 2021
Vehicles potentially affected
31,346
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Exterior lighting › Headlights › Bulbs
Recall 21V225000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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