CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883C has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).
0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2004 Harley-Davidson XL883C recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883C.
Most common 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883C problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
To change the rear tire requires the following several steps including, removal of disc brake pads and compressing the brake caliper piston inward, removing the axle and drive belt also required . After completion of the Disassembly and then reassembly of components including brake pads.The rear brake master cylinder failed, to function, no hydraulic pressure was supplied to activate the brake caliper. I believe when compressing the caliper piston inward (which is a common and necessary practice) caused the master cylinder to fail. Researching this issue I found that this is a common failure to 2004 - 2006 Harley Sportster motorcycles.
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 886 XLC CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILS AND RENDERS THE MOTORCYCLE USELESS. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN IN TRAFFIC, THE RIDER COULD BE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED. *TR
THE MOTORCYCLE SPUTTERS OFF IDLE LEAVING THE MOTORCYCLE UNABLE TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS POSES A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE TO THE RIDER AS THE MOTORCYCLE WILL STOP FORWARD MOTION. REPLACEMENT OF THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR SOLVES THIS PROBLEM. *TR
2004 Harley-Davidson XL883C questions
Does the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883C have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883C at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883C?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Electrical System (1), Service Brakes (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883C has been fixed?
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