2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI
The 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI, potentially affecting up to 5,947 vehicles.
Recall 08V090000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 5,947 vehicles affected
Defect: HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 5,947 MY 2005-2007 FLHP, FLHPI, FLHTP, FLHTPI, FLHPE AND FLHPEI POLICE AND ESCORT MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS). INCONSISTENCIES IN THE ROUTING OF THE BRAKE LINES CAN CAUSE ABRASION OF THE BRAKE LINES AND HOSES. IN SOME CASES, THIS CONDITION HAS CAUSED BRAKE FLUID LEAKS.
Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LINES, IF NECESSARY. BRAKE LINE RETENTION AND CLUTCH CABLE POSITIONING DEVICES WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT FUTURE ABRASION TO THE BRAKE LINES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I OWN A FLHTPI. I APPLIED THE FRONT BRAKE ON THE DAY LISTED. I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT I WAS ONLY GOING 4 OR 5 MILES AN HOUR. THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER MOVED ALL THE WAY UP TO THE HANDLE BAR AT WHICH POINT THE FRONT BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED ALLOWING THE BIKE TO CONTINUE TO MOVE FORWARD. I PUMPED THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER SEVERAL TIMES AND GOT SOME PRESSURE BACK. I TOOK THE BIKE THE DEALER WHERE ONE FRONT PAD WAS MISSING FROM THE BACKING PLATE AND THE OTHER CAME APART WHILE CHANGING THE PADS. I COULD HAVE VERY EASILY BEEN INJURED OR KILLED. *TR
I'M NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE RIGHT SECTION TO POST THIS, BUT I'LL TRY IT ANY WAY. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON DATED 3/11/08. IT WAS ABOUT A RECALL CONCERNING ABS BRAKES. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING MONTH 4/12/08. I TOOK THE BIKE IN AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. ON 4/25/08 I CALLED HARLEY DAVIDSON 1-414-343-4056 AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE WAITING ON A VENDOR FOR PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM ,AND THEY HAD NO ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL FOR THE PARTS. IT HAS BEEN TWO MONTHS SINCE I RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER . HOW LONG SHOULD I HAVE TO WAIT FOR A RESOLUTION TO THIS RECALL? *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI
- 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI — 1 complaint
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI — 0 complaints
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI — 0 complaints
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI — 2 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI — 1 complaint
- 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI (current)
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI — 0 complaints
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- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 130 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON HARLEY DAVIDSON — 129 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI — 127 total complaints
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- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 107 total complaints