2002 Harley-Davidson XL883 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Harley-Davidson XL883 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL883.

Most common 2002 Harley-Davidson XL883 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

What owners report

2003-05-29, Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON 883 C BOUGHT THE BIKE BRAND NEW AUG 08, 2002 (1ST HARLEY) AND IMMEDIATLEY NOTICED AFTER RIDDING HOME UPON DELIVERY THAT THE BIKE WOULD STALL 3 OUT OF 4 TIMES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. CALLED THE SELLING AGENT AT THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD ALL SPORSTER HAD THIS PROBLEM DUE TO HAVING TO MEET EPA STANDARDS THE BIKE CARB WAS SET AT A VERY LEAN CONDITION CAUSING THE BIKE TO STALL UNDER ACCELERATION. THE SELLING AGENT THEN AT THAT POINT SAID IT COULD BE FIXED FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF ANYWHERE BETWEEN $250.00 - $300.00 ALSO COMMONLY KNOWS AS THE "HARLEY TAX" ON MANY HARLEY CHAT SITES ON THE WEB. THE "HARLEY TAX" IS PAYING THE DEALER AND ADDITIONAL FEE TO GET THE BIKE TO RU

2002-12-06, Fuel System, Gasoline
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THIS PROBLEM IS AS A RESULT OF THE CARBURETOR BUT THEY CAN'T FIX IT BECAUSE OF EPA REGULATIONS/STANDARDS. *TS *TT *NLM.

2002 Harley-Davidson XL883 questions

Does the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL883 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL883 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL883?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Harley-Davidson XL883 has been fixed?

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