Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motorcycles, As A Result Of A Greater Body Thickness Than Used In Previous Model Years, The Voltage Regulator May Contact The Front Fender Under Certain Conditions. In Some Cases This Contact May Allow The Front Fender To Catch On The Top Side Of The Regulator Body Which Could Impede The Operator’S Ability To Steer The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Model Of Vehicle
XL883C
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
06V476000
Component Description
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In A Crash Which Could Cause Injury Or Death To The Rider.
Fix Defect
On Motorcycles Which Do Not Have Accessory Engine Guards, Dealers Will Install An Intermediate Mounting Bracket That Will Relocate The Voltage Regulator To A Position Which Provides More Clearance From The Front Fender. On Vehicles With An Accessory Engine Guards, Dealers Will Install The Thinnner Dimension Voltage Regulator To Avoide The Front Fender Clearance Problem. The Recall Began On January 22, 2007. A Second Customer Letter RefleCTIng The Above Remedy Will Be Sent To Owners On March 16, 2007. Owners May Contact Harley-Davidson At 1-414-343-4056.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20060524
End Of Manufacture
20061114
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18758
Date Owners Notified
20070111
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Date Report Received
20061219
Make Campaign Number
128