NHTSA recall 05V427000
Visibility · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: Certain motorcycles were built with mirrors that were improperly located on the inner fairing.
Why it matters: In this condition, it is not possible to adjust the mirrors properly, thereby not allowing the rider to have the appropriate rearward field of vision, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: At the option of the owner, the dealer will (1) replace the inner fairing with a new inner that has the mirror mounting holes properly positioned; (2) drill another hole and have the mirrors repositioned. This method will cause the original hole to be exposed outside of the mirror base, which is…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2006 Harley-Davidson Flhx, 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhxi.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V427000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.