2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Mar 16, 2022Crash risk2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS, 2021–2022 Harley-Davidson XL1200X, 2021–2022 Harley-Davidson XL883N — Equipment
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XL1200X, XL883N, and 2021 XL1200NS XL Sportster motorcycles. The brake fluid warning labels may detach from the brake fluid reservoir caps. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
22V160000 · 4K units · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Mar 31, 2021Crash risk2019 Harley-Davidson XL1200C, 2019–2020 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX, 2019–2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS and 4 other models — Exterior Lighting
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.
21V225000 · 31K units · Harley-Davidson Motor Company