2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200L

1 recalls — 3 complaints — 1 TSBs

07V296000 Jul 11, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A CONDITION WHEREBY THE PANT LEG OF SOME RIDERS CAN HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PANT LEG TO CHAR OR BURN, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO THE RIDER.
Remedy
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.
35,112 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 30, 2010
Incident date: Oct 7, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON XL1200 LOW. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE ACCELERATED ABOUT 90 MPH WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING HIS ENGINE TO FAIL. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT OFFERED NO AS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Jul 18, 2006
Incident date: Jun 3, 2006
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER TRANSMISSION MADE NOISE AT 556 MILES. *TS WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE MOTORCYCLE, HE DISCOVERED THE TRANSMISSION'S DRAIN PLUG HAD A MAGNET WHICH HAD METAL SHAVINGS STUCK TO IT. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL Jul 18, 2006
Incident date: Jun 3, 2006
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER TRANSMISSION MADE NOISE AT 556 MILES. *TS WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE MOTORCYCLE, HE DISCOVERED THE TRANSMISSION'S DRAIN PLUG HAD A MAGNET WHICH HAD METAL SHAVINGS STUCK TO IT. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200L

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
PAB1146 Dec 21, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1146: 68193-95 BULB WEDGE, FENDER TIP LAMP. Purpose: To inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. The light bulbs were used in numerous front an

HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200L — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200L across all model years (2006–2007).

4 Total Recalls
9 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200L — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2007 3 6 View
2006 (current) 1 3

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