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Harley-Davidson FXDBI problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2006–2006: 1 recall campaign and 13 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

2006

By year

YearRecallsComplaints
2006113

What owners complain about (all years)

Power Train5
Electrical System4
Wheels2
Suspension1
Unknown Or Other1

Recent recalls

Power Train #05V537000 · 2005 · 10,498 units

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

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Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the FXDBI.

Clymer Print or online manual

Motorcycle-specific service manuals with step-by-step procedures (Clymer is part of Haynes).

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Haynes Print book or online

Step-by-step photos written from a real teardown. Great for first-timers.

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Downloadable service manuals. Pay once, keep it.

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