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Harley-Davidson recall 0177

Harley-Davidson calls it 0177. NHTSA filed it as campaign 21V225000 on Mar 31, 2021: exterior lighting on the 2019–2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200C and 6 other Harley-Davidson models, 31,346 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
21V2250002019–2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200C and 6 other Harley-Davidson modelsExterior LightingMar 31, 202131,346high
Problem 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. Fix 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 21V225000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 0177 is the number Harley-Davidson assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 21V225000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 0177 the same recall as 21V225000?

Yes. 0177 is Harley-Davidson’s own number for it; 21V225000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 0177 cover?

2019–2021 Harley-Davidson XL1200C and 6 other Harley-Davidson models, 31,346 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 0177 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.