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2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

4

Owner Complaints

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883

The 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE, TIRES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (1 complaint), Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883, potentially affecting up to 54,484 vehicles.

Recall 07V296000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

| 35,112 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A CONDITION WHEREBY THE PANT LEG OF SOME RIDERS CAN HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PANT LEG TO CHAR OR BURN, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO THE RIDER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A NEW EXHAUST SHIELD WHICH PROVIDES ADDITIONAL COVERAGE OFTHE EXHAUST PIPE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

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Recall 07V025000 — TIRES

| 614 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN SPORTSTER AND DYNA MODEL MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT TIRE.

Consequence: THIS INCORRECT TIRE COULD CAUSE PERFORMANCE ISSUES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT TIRE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

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Recall 06V476000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

| 18,758 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AS A RESULT OF A GREATER BODY THICKNESS THAN USED IN PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS, THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY CONTACT THE FRONT FENDER UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IN SOME CASES THIS CONTACT MAY ALLOW THE FRONT FENDER TO CATCH ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE REGULATOR BODY WHICH COULD IMPEDE THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Remedy: ON MOTORCYCLES WHICH DO NOT HAVE ACCESSORY ENGINE GUARDS, DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN INTERMEDIATE MOUNTING BRACKET THAT WILL RELOCATE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR TO A POSITION WHICH PROVIDES MORE CLEARANCE FROM THE FRONT FENDER. ON VEHICLES WITH AN ACCESSORY ENGINE GUARDS,...

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Owner Complaints for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883

4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
Complaints: 1
Structuremotorcyclekickstandcenter Stand
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10250190 | STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND | | 4,822 miles
MY HARLEY DAVIDSON 2007 XL883 SPORTSTER...THE BAR AND EYELET WHICH HOLDS THE SPRING FOR THE KICKSTAND HANGS DOWN WAY TO FAR. THIS SITUATION HAS CAUSED MY THE EYELET AND BAR TO BREAK OFF TWO TIMES. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AS WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE KICKSTAND WILL NOT STAY UP, AND ONE MUST TIE IT UP SO IT WILL NOT DRAG THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING...ALSO BECAUSE THE SPRING IS NOT CONNECTED THE BIKE MIGHT FALL WHEN PARKED. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I DRILLED A HOLE FOR THE SPRING TO CLIP ONTO. THIS DID NOT HELP THE SITUATION, AS IT HAPPENED AGAIN. SO I HAD A WELDER TO WELD A NEW BAR AND THEN A METAL WASHER TO HOLD THE SPRING. THIS IS ONLY A TEMPORARY FIX AND AM SURE IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. I THINK THE DEALER SHOULD FIX THIS DEFECT AS IT IS A PROBLEM WITH MANY SPORTSTERS ON MY MAKE. I READ ON A FORUM THAT THE DEALER DOES HAVE A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM BY CUTTING THE BAR OFF, THEN DRILL AND TAP..SCREW ON A NEW BAR WITH EYELET. PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS AND ADVISE. THANKS FOR YOU HELP IN THIS ONGOING PROBLEM. DONALD KINYOUN *TR
#10208230 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | | 5,200 miles
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM SEEMINGLY ENDEMIC TO ALL 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER MODELS WHEREIN THE BATTERY IS DRAINED AND MOTORCYCLE UNABLE TO START. THIS IS DANGEROUS IN REMOTE LOCATIONS UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS. SEE FOLLOWING: HTTP://XLFORUM.NET/VBPORTAL/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=70840 *TR
#10208230 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | | 5,200 miles
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM SEEMINGLY ENDEMIC TO ALL 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER MODELS WHEREIN THE BATTERY IS DRAINED AND MOTORCYCLE UNABLE TO START. THIS IS DANGEROUS IN REMOTE LOCATIONS UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS. SEE FOLLOWING: HTTP://XLFORUM.NET/VBPORTAL/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=70840 *TR
#10208230 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY | | 5,200 miles
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM SEEMINGLY ENDEMIC TO ALL 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER MODELS WHEREIN THE BATTERY IS DRAINED AND MOTORCYCLE UNABLE TO START. THIS IS DANGEROUS IN REMOTE LOCATIONS UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS. SEE FOLLOWING: HTTP://XLFORUM.NET/VBPORTAL/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=70840 *TR

Safety Rating for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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