Recall 06V474000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Defect in 2006-2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG
RECALL This recall affects up to 10,397 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V474000 |
| Manufacturer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 10,397 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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