2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXI
The 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXI has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXI, potentially affecting up to 2,393 vehicles.
Recall 05V427000 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
| 2,393 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH MIRRORS THAT WERE IMPROPERLY LOCATED ON THE INNER FAIRING.
Consequence: IN THIS CONDITION, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ADJUST THE MIRRORS PROPERLY, THEREBY NOT ALLOWING THE RIDER TO HAVE THE APPROPRIATE REARWARD FIELD OF VISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: AT THE OPTION OF THE OWNER, THE DEALER WILL (1) REPLACE THE INNER FAIRING WITH A NEW INNER THAT HAS THE MIRROR MOUNTING HOLES PROPERLY POSITIONED; (2) DRILL ANOTHER HOLE AND HAVE THE MIRRORS REPOSITIONED. THIS METHOD WILL CAUSE THE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXI
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY COMPLAINT IS HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY KNOWINGLY MANUFACTURED UNSAFE PARTS THAT SUPPORTED THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE BAT WING FAIRING MOUNTED TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF ALL TOURING MODEL MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM 2006 TILL 2009. HARLEY DAVIDSON SHOWED BAD FAITH AND THE FACT THAT NO MANUFACTURE SAFETY RECALL OR BEST PRACTICES NOTIFICATION WERE ATTEMPTED. I'M HOPING THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WILL HOLD HARLEY-DAVIDSON ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR UNSAFE ACT. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHXI MIRRORS VIBRATE TO THE POINT YOU CAN NOT SEE ANYTHING WITH THEM. THE SUPPORT BRACKET INSIDE THE FAIRING BROKEN WHERE UPPER SCREW GOES THREW BRACKET AND INTO FAIRING. HARLEY DAVIDSON HAS COME OUT WITH A NEW BRACKET BUT WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL BECAUSE THEY FEEL IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. IF IT WAS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE THEN WHY DOES THE STATE OF MARYLAND STATE YOU MUST HAVE THEM ON THE MOTORCYCLE. *TR
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHXI INNER CAM BEARINGS FAILURE AT 27,000 MILES CAUSING THE CRANK SHAFT TO BE DESTROYED DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE INNER CAM BEARINGS, DESTROYING THE MOTOR. PURCHASED BIKE WITH ONLY 1,912 MILES ON IT. *TR
2006 HARLEY FLHXI WITH VIBRATIONS IN THE FRONT WHEEL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VIBRATION COMES FROM THE FRONT WHEEL DURING BRAKING. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED AND THE CONDITION WAS FAIR WEAR AND TEAR.
Safety Rating for the 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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