My complaint is harley-davidson motorcycle manufacturing company knowingly manufactured unsafe parts that supported the structural integrity of the bat wing fairing mounted to the front suspension of all touring model motorcycles manufactured from 2006 till 2009. Harley davidson showed bad faith and the fact that no manufacture safety recall or best practices notification were attempted. I'm hoping that the federal government will hold harley-davidson accountable for their unsafe act. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The worst 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhxi problems
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Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
- What is wrong
- Certain motorcycles were built with mirrors that were improperly located on the inner fairing.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 05V427000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhxi 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Battery warranty guidelines
- Market specific battery introduction
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs.
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1146: 68193-95 bulb wedge, fender tip lamp.
What 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhxi owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2006 harley davidson flhxi mirrors vibrate to the point you can not see anything with them. The support bracket inside the fairing broken where upper screw goes threw bracket and into fairing. Harley davidson has come out with a new bracket but will not issue a recall because they feel it is not a safety issue. If it was not a safety issue then why does the state of maryland state you must have them on the motorcycle.
2006 harley davidson flhxi inner cam bearings failure at 27,000 miles causing the crank shaft to be destroyed due to the failure of the inner cam bearings, destroying the motor. Purchased bike with only 1,912 miles on it.
2006 harley flhxi with vibrations in the front wheel. Consumer states that the vibration comes from the front wheel during braking. *kb the consumer was informed the brake rotors were warped and the condition was fair wear and tear.
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Questions about the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhxi
Is the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhxi reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhxi, 4.0 times a typical Flhxi model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhxi?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhxi have?
1 recall, covering visibility.
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