Harley-davidson Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #05V427000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V427000 by Harley-davidson Motor Company. Includes 2,393 affected units, MIRRORS, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain motorcycles were built with mirrors that were improperly located on the inner fairing.

Corrective Action

At the option of the owner, the dealer will (1) replace the inner fairing with a new inner that has the mirror mounting holes properly positioned; (2) drill another hole and have the mirrors repositioned. this method will cause the original hole to be exposed outside of the mirror base, which is cosmetically undesirable. the exposed hole would be covered with a decal; or (3) drill another hole and have the mirrors repositioned, then, at a later date, have the mirrors replaced with new mirrors that have a larger base which will cover the original mounting hole. this recall began on october 28, 2005. owners may contact harley-davidson at 414-343-4056.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V427000

Manufacturer: Harley-davidson Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2005-09-22T00:00:00

Subject: Mirrors

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 2,393

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 0121

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain motorcycles were built with mirrors that were improperly located on the inner fairing.

Consequence Summary: In this condition, it is not possible to adjust the mirrors properly, thereby not allowing the rider to have the appropriate rearward field of vision, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: At the option of the owner, the dealer will (1) replace the inner fairing with a new inner that has the mirror mounting holes properly positioned; (2) drill another hole and have the mirrors repositioned. this method will cause the original hole to be exposed outside of the mirror base, which is cosmetically undesirable. the exposed hole would be covered with a decal; or (3) drill another hole and have the mirrors repositioned, then, at a later date, have the mirrors replaced with new mirrors that have a larger base which will cover the original mounting hole. this recall began on october 28, 2005. owners may contact harley-davidson at 414-343-4056.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V427000

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Created At: 1742808662

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