The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V160000·Announced 2023-04-03

Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Recalled for Detaching Brake Fluid Warning Labels

Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2021-2022 XL Sportster motorcycles because brake fluid warning labels may detach from reservoir caps. Missing labels could lead to improper brake maintenance and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a warning label defect on a critical safety component (brake system) that creates risk of improper maintenance and brake performance degradation. It meets the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported,' as no injuries or deaths are documented in the source.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling 4,177 certain 2021-2022 XL Sportster motorcycles, including the XL1200X, XL883N, and XL1200NS models. The brake fluid warning labels on these motorcycles may detach from the brake fluid reservoir caps.

These detaching labels violate Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, which establishes requirements for motorcycle brake systems. Without the warning label, riders may not maintain their brake fluid properly.

Missing brake fluid warning labels may lead to improper brake system maintenance, affecting brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash. Harley-Davidson will mail replacement labels to owners free of charge. Owners may also have the labels inspected and replaced at a dealer at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 4, 2022. Harley-Davidson's recall number is 0632.

The recalled product

Product
2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883N
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle / Brake System
Hazard
  • label-defect
  • brake-failure
Affected units
4,177

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • XL883N
  • XL1200X
  • XL1200NS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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