2006–2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L & 2006–2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200R + 5 more recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Certain motorcycles were built with a condition whereby the pant leg of some riders CAN have direct contact with the exhaust pipe.
💥 The risk
This condition could cause the pant leg to char or burn, which could lead to the possibility of injury to the rider.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will add a new exhaust shield which provides additional coverage ofthe exhaust pipe. The recall began on july 12, 2007. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V296000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 0131
- Manufacturer
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 35,112
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 12, 2007
- Built
- Oct 31, 2005 – May 16, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Harley davidson recall no. 0131.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.