Harley-davidson Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #06V476000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V476000 by Harley-davidson Motor Company. Includes 18,758 affected units, VOLTAGE REGULATOR, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motorcycles, as a result of a greater body thickness than used in previous model years, the voltage regulator may contact the front fender under certain conditions. in some cases this contact may allow the front fender to catch on the top side of the regulator body which could impede the operator's ability to steer the vehicle.

Corrective Action

On motorcycles which do not have accessory engine guards, dealers will install an intermediate mounting bracket that will relocate the voltage regulator to a position which provides more clearance from the front fender. on vehicles with an accessory engine guards, dealers will install the thinnner dimension voltage regulator to avoide the front fender clearance problem. the recall began on january 22, 2007. a second customer letter reflecting the above remedy will be sent to owners on march 16, 2007. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V476000
Manufacturer: Harley-davidson Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2006-12-19T00:00:00
Subject: Voltage regulator
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 18,758

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 0128
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain motorcycles, as a result of a greater body thickness than used in previous model years, the voltage regulator may contact the front fender under certain conditions. in some cases this contact may allow the front fender to catch on the top side of the regulator body which could impede the operator's ability to steer the vehicle.
Consequence Summary: This could result in a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.
Corrective Action: On motorcycles which do not have accessory engine guards, dealers will install an intermediate mounting bracket that will relocate the voltage regulator to a position which provides more clearance from the front fender. on vehicles with an accessory engine guards, dealers will install the thinnner dimension voltage regulator to avoide the front fender clearance problem. the recall began on january 22, 2007. a second customer letter reflecting the above remedy will be sent to owners on march 16, 2007. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 06V476000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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