2006 Harley-Davidson Fxd recalls and problems

The 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxd has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2006 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 7 Fxd model years — 6th most.

1recalls
1complaints
0crashes
1fires
0injuries
12,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Power Train

Nov 22, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V537000 · 10,498 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the transmission May go into a false neutral position even though the neutral indicator light is illuminated.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE TRANSMISSION MAY GO INTO A FALSE NEUTRAL POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE NEUTRAL INDICATOR LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED.

Risk: The motorcycle could drop into gear unexpectedly and create the risk of a crash and injuries.

Original NHTSA wording

THE MOTORCYCLE COULD DROP INTO GEAR UNEXPECTEDLY AND CREATE THE RISK OF A CRASH AND INJURIES.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the shifter cam (drum), the detent arm, and the neutral switch with newly designed components. The recall began on December 12, 2005. Owner May contact rley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Harley-Davidson recall no. 0124.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2006 vs. other Harley-Davidson Fxd years

2000: 3 complaints20002001: 2 complaints20012006: 1 complaints20062007: 4 complaints20072008: 7 complaints200872009: 2 complaints20092010: 1 complaints20101

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2006. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxd have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxd, the latest from Nov 22, 2005 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxd?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), exterior lighting (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.