NHTSA recall 06V444000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Harley-Davidson Dyna
Reported Nov 20, 200619,921 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 0126Built Jun 17, 2005 – Feb 6, 2006
The defect
On certain motorcycles, a battery caddy bolt may loosen under normal riding conditions. should this occur, the bolt can back out which allows the battery to shift position and then hold the battery in a position which may allow the battery terminals to contact the metal battery caddy cover and abrade through the positive terminal protective boot.
The risk
If this occurs, the battery can short against the cover, causing sparks and possibly a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the center battery caddy bolt. the recall began on november 30, 2006. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.