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2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1293528
Internal NHTSA #	10876703
Manufacurer	Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Brand	HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Model	XL883C
Model Year	2005
File date	23/06/16
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I changed the oil, when finished i could not get the oil cap to lock and seal. I took it to a harley dealership and had the service advisor try to get it to lock down and he could not. That is when i noticed the oil that had dripped all over my bike. I ordered a new cap. I then took it to a bike garage (independently owned and operated), they told me that some years of harleys had switched to a plastic oil cap and those tend to expand/contract and the seals stretch out and do not seal properly. They since have changed from plastic to something else. They urged me to check if there was a recall on my bike and to definitely get a new cap. I can not drive my bike until a new cap is properly installed. My bike leaks oil out of the top of the oil tank if i do drive it, that drips on the drive belt (aka "chain"), the wheel, the brake(?) , my saddle bag and foot peg. Oil on any part of a bike (other than where it is supposed to be) is dangerous and could pose a hazard for drivers/riders. My foot could slip off the peg, tires and/or brakes may not grab properly when stopping. I am wondering how many other people experience this unfortunate situation? Could you please check into it?
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	NORTON SHORES, MI
VIN pattern	1HD4CJM165KXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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