NHTSA Recall 22V160000: Labels (equipment) and fluid (service brakes)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,177 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Harley-Davidson XL1200NS.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V160000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 0632 |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FLUID |
| Report received | March 16, 2022 |
| Owner notification | April 4, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XL1200X, XL883N, and 2021 XL1200NS XL Sportster motorcycles. The brake fluid warning labels may detach from the brake fluid reservoir caps. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
Safety risk
Missing brake fluid warning labels may lead to improper brake system maintenance, affecting brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Harley-Davidson will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owners may also take their motorcycles to a dealer for label inspection and replacement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Harley's number for this recall is 0632.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V160000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson XL1200NS | 2021 |
| Harley-Davidson XL1200X | 2021, 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson XL883N | 2021, 2022 |
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.