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2004 Harley-Davidson XL883 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
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Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Harley-Davidson XL883 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Wheels1
Unknown or Other1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 20,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 20,000 miles · reported Apr 9, 2015
My wife was riding her motorcycle to work and had just left our residence. She was approaching a curve in the road and went to apply her brakes to slow down before entering it. The rear brake pedal failed with absolutely no pressure. She was able to downshift, slow down, and safely return to our residence. Upon inspecting the rear brake system, we could find no obvious defects (No leaks, fluid full and proper type, pads good, and caliper functioning). Initially we thought the rear brake pads may be too worn (Although there was approximately 0.25" of material left on both pads) and replaced the…
Service Brakes · at 28,000 miles · reported Sep 19, 2012
My wife was riding her motorcycle to work and had just left our residence. She was approaching a curve in the road and went to apply her brakes to slow down before entering it. The rear brake pedal failed with absolutely no pressure. She was able to downshift, slow down, and safely return to our residence. Upon inspecting the rear brake system, we could find no obvious defects (No leaks, fluid full and proper type, pads good, and caliper functioning). Initially we thought the rear brake pads may be too worn (Although there was approximately 0.25" of material left on both pads) and replaced the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (2 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 20,000 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.