2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200C, Harley-Davidson XL1200L and others recall: alternator/generator/regulator

Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 19, 2006. It covers about 18,758 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 18,758
reported: Dec 19, 2006
owners notified: Jan 11, 2007
related complaints: 7

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: This could result in a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 06V476000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about electrical problems.

2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200C 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200R 2007 Harley-Davidson XL50 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883C 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883L 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883R

Questions about recall 06V476000

Is there a recall on the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200C, Harley-Davidson XL1200L and others alternator/generator/regulator?

Yes. Recall 06V476000, reported on December 19, 2006, covers about 18,758 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V476000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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