2004 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883R recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 2004 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883R. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Jun 8, 2006Crash risk2004–2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R, 2004–2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883R — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY HAD BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE LUBRICATION ON THE SECONDARY CUP. THIS COULD CAUSE THE SLIDING RESISTANCE OF THE PISTON TO BE EXCESSIVE, WHICH IN TURN COULD CAUSE THE RETURN OF THE PISTON TO BE SLOW UPON RELEASE OF THE BRAKE.
06V201000 · 10K units · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY