NHTSA recall 06V474000
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Harley-Davidson Fxdwg and 1 more
Reported Dec 18, 200610,397 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 0127Built Jun 17, 2005 – Dec 4, 2006
The defect
On certain motorcycles, the internally wired handlebars have a potential to crack at the hole where the wires exit the handlebars between the handlebar clamps.
The risk
Should these cracks progress to the point of breaking the handlebar into two pieces, a loss of control could result which could cause a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the handlebar with one with a greater wall thickness and with a wire exit hole that has a shape that reduces stress concentration. the recall began on january 16, 2007. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.