Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V476000 Reported December 19, 2006

Voltage regulator

Harley-davidson Motor Company · Electrical System · 18,758 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V476000
Manufacturer Campaign
0128
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
18,758
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 19, 2006

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

This could result in a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.

Corrective Action

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.

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 06V476000 or campaign 0128.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V476000

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

What is recall 06V476000?

NHTSA recall 06V476000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on December 19, 2006. It addresses: Voltage regulator. The recall affects approximately 18,758 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V476000 or the manufacturer campaign number 0128. 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.