Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 2021

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 24, 2021

(Campaign #: 0178)

Seat Base May Fracture

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021 Pan America RA1250S and RA1250 motorcycles. The seat base may not be fastened properly, which could cause the hand-hold portion of the base to fracture.

NHTSA ID: 21V924000

Component: SEATS

# of Units Affected: 2,689

Consequence Summary:

A seat base that fractures while a passenger is using the hand-hold feature can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will replace the seat base, free of charge. Owners are advised to not use the passenger hand-hold feature until the remedy is complete. Owner notification letters were mailed December 7, 2021. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0178.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 92.93

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March 31, 2021

(Campaign #: 0177)

Headlights May Fail

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.

NHTSA ID: 21V225000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 31,346

Consequence Summary:

A loss of both headlight beams can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 52.29

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