2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C
The 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
To change the rear tire requires the following several steps including, removal of disc brake pads and compressing the brake caliper piston inward, removing the axle and drive belt also required . After completion of the Disassembly and then reassembly of components including brake pads.The rear brake master cylinder failed, to function, no hydraulic pressure was supplied to activate the brake caliper. I believe when compressing the caliper piston inward (which is a common and necessary practice) caused the master cylinder to fail. Researching this issue I found that this is a common failure to 2004 - 2006 Harley Sportster motorcycles.
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 886 XLC CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILS AND RENDERS THE MOTORCYCLE USELESS. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN IN TRAFFIC, THE RIDER COULD BE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED. *TR
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 886 XLC CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILS AND RENDERS THE MOTORCYCLE USELESS. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN IN TRAFFIC, THE RIDER COULD BE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED. *TR
THE MOTORCYCLE SPUTTERS OFF IDLE LEAVING THE MOTORCYCLE UNABLE TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS POSES A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE TO THE RIDER AS THE MOTORCYCLE WILL STOP FORWARD MOTION. REPLACEMENT OF THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR SOLVES THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C
- 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C — 1 complaint
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C — 0 complaints
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C (current)
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C — 5 complaints
- 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C — 3 complaints
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C — 0 complaints
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