Photo source: Harley-DavidsonHarley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling 31,346 model year 2019-2021 Sportster (XL) motorcycles, and 796 headlight assemblies that may have been sold as replacement parts for model year 2005-2019 Sportster, model year 2005-2017 Softail, model year 2005-2017 Dyna, and model year 2005-2011 V-Rod motorcycles.
The glass bulb within the headlight assembly may fail, causing a loss of both high and low beams.
A loss of both headlight beams can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a headlamp bulb shield free of charge.
Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at (800) 258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0177.
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.