2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 — 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 XL883
The 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 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 Electrical Systemignitionmodule (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883, 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 XL883
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE RIDING (IN MOTION) THE MOTORCYCLES ENGINE COMPLETELY STOPS RUNNING, WITH NO SPARK TO THE ENGINE, CAUSING NO ACCELERATION SPEED CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE (YOUR BASICALLY COASTING WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING). THIS CAN BECOME A VERY DANGEROUS EXPERIENCE TO SAY THE LEAST, ESPECIALLY WHEN OTHER VEHICLES ARE AROUND YOU. I HAVE HEARD OF MANY OTHER PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THIS SAME PROBLEM. WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY I HAD THE DEALER INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE BIKE. NOW THAT THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED MY LOCAL HARLEY DEALER STATED THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM AND THE CAUSE IS A BAD IGNITION MODULE, BUT REFUSES TO REPLACE IT AT NO CHARGE (PART & LABOR OVER $400) BECAUSE THERE MANUFACTURERS "EMISSIONS COMPONENTS" WARRANTY IS 18,000 MILES OR 3 YEARS. MY BIKE NOW HAS 36,000 MILES ON IT AND IS 3 YEARS OLD. I HAVE ALSO FOUND THAT THE PART NECESSARY TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM IS CURRENTLY ON NATIONAL BACKORDER THROUGH HARLEY DUE TO AN OVERWHELMING DEMAND FOR REPLACEMENTS (HARLEY PART # 32466-98A). THEY BIKE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN CALIFORNIA IN AUGUST OF 2003. I WAS INFORMED BY THE EPA THAT, IN CALIFORNIA, ANY NEW VEHICLE PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA SINCE 1995, THAT HAS AN EMISSIONS RELATED COMPONENT FAIL, MUST BE REPAIRED BY THE DEALER AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER FOR 8 YEARS OR 80,000 MILES WHEN THE REPAIR COST IS MORE THAN 2% OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM IS AT ABOUT THE 5% MARK. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 — 2 complaints
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 (current)
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 — 5 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 — 2 complaints
- 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 — 1 complaint
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 — 4 complaints
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 — 1 complaint
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