NHTSA Campaign 07V296000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Issued by HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Jul 11, 2007 · 35,112 vehicles affected
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL1200L | 2006 | 35,112 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL1200L | 2007 | 35,112 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL1200N | 2007 | 35,112 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL1200R | 2006 | 35,112 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL1200R | 2007 | 35,112 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL50 | 2007 | 35,112 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL883 | 2007 | 35,112 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL883L | 2007 | 35,112 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL883R | 2007 | 35,112 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V296000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.