CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Harley-Davidson XL883HUG has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (1 report).
2003 Harley-Davidson XL883HUG recalls
Most common 2003 Harley-Davidson XL883HUG problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON 883 SPORTSTER. USED WITH 1600 MILES. PURCHASED AT SACRAMENTO HARLEY DAVIDSON ON 2-7-03. RIDING ON 2-11-03 WHEN ACCELERATOR STUCK. LOST CONTROL, RODE GUARD RAIL, TRIED TO SLOW BIKE, FELL FROM BIKE, BIKE CONTINUED SEVERAL YARDS OVER WIRE FENCE AND UP A HILL. LATER APPEARS THAT SIEVES HOLDING THROTTLE CABLES INTO HOUSING PERIODICALLY SLIP OUT AND PINCH CABLES, NOT ALLOWING THROTTLE HANDLE TO RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION. BECAUSE OF SURROUNDING CIRCUMSTANCES, STATE FARM PURSUED HARLEY DAVIDSON FOR RESTITUTION OF DAMAGES AT WHICH TIME HARLEY DAVIDSON SETTLED FOR A PARTIAL AMOUNT. I AM STILL SEEKING COUNCIL. NO ONE IS WILLING TO INVESTIGATE FURTHER, NOR WILL ANYONE HANDLE MY CAS
WHILE IN MOTION, THE CUSTOMER STATES THE MOTORCYCLE KEPT DYING. IT WOULD RESTART AND THEN DIE AGAIN WITH NO SPARKS. *JG
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL DRIFT TO THE RIGHT EVEN WHEN THE CONSUMER CAN HAVE HANDLE BARS POINTING STRAIGHT. CONTACTED DEALER,AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
2003 Harley-Davidson XL883HUG questions
Does the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL883HUG have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL883HUG: Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL883HUG?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Harley-Davidson XL883HUG has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.