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NHTSA Recall 03V058000: Exterior (visibility)

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,952 vehicles. It affects 2002 Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster.

11,952
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2003
owners notified (April 17)
NHTSA campaign03V058000
Manufacturer campaign0108
ComponentVISIBILITY › REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES › EXTERIOR
Report receivedFebruary 21, 2003
Owner notificationApril 17, 2003
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

On certain motorcycles, the mirror stem could fracture allowing the mirror to fall.

Safety risk

This condition can occur without warning and present an unreasonable risk of crash, injury, or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the mirrors. Owner notification began april 17, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

Notes

Harley-davidson recall no. 0108.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 03V058000

Make and modelModel years
Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster2002

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.