2019–2021 Harley-Davidson (7 models) Exterior Lighting Recall 21V225000 (Harley-Davidson 0177)
NHTSA recall 21V225000 (Harley-Davidson recall 0177) covers about 31,346 2019–2021 Harley-Davidson (7 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Mar 31, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 21V225000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Exterior lighting (headlights, bulbs)
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.
The risk
A loss of both headlight beams can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Apr 15, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Harley-Davidson recall number 0177
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V225000 as 0177. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "0177 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson XL1200C | 2019 | — |
| Harley-Davidson XL1200CX | 2019–2020 | — |
| Harley-Davidson XL1200NS | 2019–2021 | — |
| Harley-Davidson XL1200X | 2019–2021 | — |
| Harley-Davidson XL1200XS | 2019 | — |
| Harley-Davidson XL883L | 2019 | — |
| Harley-Davidson XL883N | 2019–2021 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Mar 31, 2021
- Owner notification
- Apr 15, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Check your VIN for 21V225000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 21V225000 is open, call any Harley-Davidson dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V225000 or 0177). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V225000?
NHTSA recall 21V225000 (Harley-Davidson recall 0177) covers about 31,346 2019–2021 Harley-Davidson (7 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Mar 31, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers 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.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V225000?
NHTSA's record for 21V225000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A loss of both headlight beams can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V225000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Harley-Davidson dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 21V225000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a headlamp bulb shield, free of charge." NHTSA lists Apr 15, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Harley-Davidson recall number for 21V225000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 0177. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (0177) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V225000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 21V225000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.