2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200S
The 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200S has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200S
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200S, potentially affecting up to 31,070 vehicles.
Recall 04V218000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| 31,070 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN DYNA, XL, AND TOURING MOTORCYCLES, THE TAIL LIGHT BULB CAN FALL OUT OF THE SOCKET.
Consequence: THE TAIL LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT BECOME INOPERATIVE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BULBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200S
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE HOUSING THAT HOLDS THE TACH AND SPEEDOMETER IS DEFECTIVELY DESIGNED OR CAST AND METAL FATIGUE CAUSES THE BRACKET TO SEPARATE WHERE IT IS BOLTED TO THE FRAME. THE TACH/SPEEDO UNIT THEN CAN FALL FREE FROM THE BIKE- A VERY DANGEROUS EVENT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IN 7500 MILES THE HOUSING HAS FAILED TWICE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200S
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200S
- 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200S — 1 complaint
- 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200S — 2 complaints
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200S (current)
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