Defect Description For Recall
Certain Motorcycles Were Built With Mirrors That Were Improperly Located On The Inner Fairing.
Make Of Vehicle
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Model Of Vehicle
FLHX
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
05V427000
Component Description
Visibility:ReaRVIew Mirrors/Devices
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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 Original Hole To Be Exposed Outside Of The Mirror Base, Which Is Cosmetically Undesirable. The Exposed Hole Would Be Covered With A Decal; Or (3) Drill Another Hole And Have The Mirrors Repositioned, Then, At A Later Date, Have The Mirrors Replaced With New Mirrors That Have A Larger Base Which Will Cover The Original Mounting Hole. This Recall Began On October 28, 2005. Owners May Contact Harley-Davidson At 414-343-4056.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20050627
End Of Manufacture
20050815
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2393
Date Owners Notified
20051028
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Date Report Received
20050922
Make Campaign Number
121