The contact owns a 2020 Harley Davidson 883 Ironhorse. The contact stated that there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the motorcycle. The contact stated while riding the motorcycle, the transmission slipped out of gear. The contact called the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000.
The worst 2020 Harley-Davidson XL883N problems
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Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs
- What is wrong
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Sportster (XL) motorcycles and 796 headlight assemblies that may have been sold as replacement parts for 2005-2019 Sportster, 2005-2017 Softail, 2005-2017 Dyna, and 2005-2011 V-Rod motorcycles. The glass bulb within the headlight assembly may fail, causing a loss of both high and low beams.
- Risk
- A loss of both headlight beams can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a headlamp bulb shield, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2021. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1‑800‑258‑2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0177.
Recall number 21V225000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Harley-Davidson XL883N 36
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision C. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- Battery warranty guidelines
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision B. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision F. Added: Added video link for the DCA-8000 Battery Tester
- Battery warranty guidelines
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
What 2020 Harley-Davidson XL883N owners say
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Is the 2020 Harley-Davidson XL883N reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Harley-Davidson XL883N, fewer than a typical XL883N model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Harley-Davidson XL883N?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2020 Harley-Davidson XL883N have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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