Harley-davidson Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #06V474000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V474000 by Harley-davidson Motor Company. Includes 10,397 affected units, HANDLEBAR INTERNAL WIRE CRACKING, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motorcycles, the internally wired handlebars have a potential to crack at the hole where the wires exit the handlebars between the handlebar clamps.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the handlebar with one with a greater wall thickness and with a wire exit hole that has a shape that reduces stress concentration. the recall began on january 16, 2007. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V474000
Report Received Date: 2006-12-18T00:00:00
Subject: Handlebar internal wire cracking
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 10,397

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 0127
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain motorcycles, the internally wired handlebars have a potential to crack at the hole where the wires exit the handlebars between the handlebar clamps.
Consequence Summary: Should these cracks progress to the point of breaking the handlebar into two pieces, a loss of control could result which could cause a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the handlebar with one with a greater wall thickness and with a wire exit hole that has a shape that reduces stress concentration. the recall began on january 16, 2007. 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-iczz_ky3j~m6jh
NHTSA ID: 06V474000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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