2004 Harley-Davidson Xl883c Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Xl883c. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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…”
“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”
“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”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Xl883c as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.