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#BS-2021-HARXL8-410C2021 Harley Davidson Xl883n
Based on reports from 3 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 3 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported brakes issues.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Brakes (1 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2021 Harley Davidson Xl883n: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2021 Harley Davidson Xl883n, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2021 Harley Davidson Xl883n, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Speed Control Issues
Speed Control complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2021 Harley Davidson Xl883n, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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