HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWGI 2006: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V474000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FXDWGI | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-01-16 | 2006-12-18 | 2006-12-18 |
Production Dates: 2005-06-17 - 2006-12-04
Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0127
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10397
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0127.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
