Harley-davidson Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #06V444000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V444000 by Harley-davidson Motor Company. Includes 19,921 affected units, BATTERY CADDY BOLT, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motorcycles, a battery caddy bolt may loosen under normal riding conditions. should this occur, the bolt can back out which allows the battery to shift position and then hold the battery in a position which may allow the battery terminals to contact the metal battery caddy cover and abrade through the positive terminal protective boot.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the center battery caddy bolt. the recall began on november 30, 2006. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V444000
Manufacturer: Harley-davidson Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2006-11-20T00:00:00
Subject: Battery caddy bolt
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 19,921

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 0126
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain motorcycles, a battery caddy bolt may loosen under normal riding conditions. should this occur, the bolt can back out which allows the battery to shift position and then hold the battery in a position which may allow the battery terminals to contact the metal battery caddy cover and abrade through the positive terminal protective boot.
Consequence Summary: If this occurs, the battery can short against the cover, causing sparks and possibly a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the center battery caddy bolt. the recall began on november 30, 2006. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ppug_ndah.3jae
NHTSA ID: 06V444000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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