Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E086000 Reported November 26, 2004

Harley-davidson/accessory voltage regulator

Harley-davidson Motor Company · N/A · 464 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04E086000
Manufacturer Campaign
0116
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
464
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 26, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain harley-davidson aftermarket voltage regulator covers, p/n 74593-04 that can be installed on 2004 and 2005 fxd, fxdx, fxdi, fxdxi dyna glide motorcycles, or 2005 fxdc and fxdci dyna glide model motorcycles. the cover may contact the front fender under certain circumstances.

Safety Consequence

Contact may allow the cover and the fender to lock together, thereby limiting suspension travel and steering, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Harley-davidson will notify its customers and repair the motorcycles by removing the accessory cover free of charge. the recall began december 22, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 04E086000 or campaign 0116.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04E086000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04E086000?

NHTSA recall 04E086000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on November 26, 2004. It addresses: Harley-davidson/accessory voltage regulator. The recall affects approximately 464 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04E086000 or the manufacturer campaign number 0116. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.