Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 (Xl) — Other
High risk
Jul 6, 2007
Model years: 2007
On certain motorcycles, the rider's pant leg can contact the exhaust pipe. This could cause the pant leg to char or burn, and could injure the rider. Correction: Dealers will insta
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 50th Anniversary (Xl50), Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Low (Xl 1200l), Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Nightster (Xl 1200n), Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Roadster (Xl 1200r), Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Low (Xl 883l)
Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 (Xl) — Tires
High risk
Feb 5, 2007
Model years: 2007
Certain motorcycles were assembled with a 90/90-19 front tire instead of 100/90-19. The 90/90-19 front tire creates an unknown and untested configuration, which may cause performan
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider (Fxdl), Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 50th Anniversary (Xl50), Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Roadster (Xl 1200r), Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Low (Xl 1200l), Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Low (Xl 883l)
Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 (Xl) — Steering
High risk
Dec 19, 2006
Model years: 2007
On certain motorcycles, the voltage regulator installed during vehicle assembly has greater body thickness than designed. Under certain conditions, the regulator may contact the fr
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 50th Anniversary (Xl50), Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom (Xl 1200c), Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Low (Xl 1200l), Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Roadster (Xl 1200r), Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Custom (Xl 883c)
Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 (Xl) — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 21, 2004
Model years: 2003
On certain Dyna, Xl and Touring model motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket, thereby rendering the tail light and the brake light inoperative, which could lea
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide (Fxd), Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard (Flht), Harley-Davidson Road Glide (Fltr), Harley-Davidson Road King (Flhr), Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 (Xl 1200)
Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 (Xl) — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 3, 1986
Model years: 1987
ON 883cc AND 1100cc MOTORCYCLES, THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS WHERE A PIECE OF GEAR TOOTH COULD BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION GEARS. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOCK-UP OF THE DRIVE TR
Also affects: Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl)