2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200NS, 2021–2022 Harley-Davidson XL1200X, 2021–2022 Harley-Davidson XL883N Recall: Brake fluid warning labels may detach from the brake fluid reservoir caps
NHTSA campaign 22V160000 · Equipment · filed Mar 16, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
Missing brake fluid warning labels may lead to improper brake system maintenance, affecting brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Harley-Davidson will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owners may also take their motorcycles to a dealer for label inspection and replacement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Harley's number for this recall is 0632.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson | XL1200NS | 2021 |
| Harley-Davidson | XL1200X | 2021, 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson | XL883N | 2021, 2022 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V160000 (manufacturer number 0632). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.