2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG Recall

Campaign:
06V474000 on 12/17/2006
Component:
Steering:wheel and handle bar
Manufactured:
06/16/2005 - 12/03/2006
Affected:
10,397
Defect:
On certain motorcycles, the internally wired handlebars have a potential to crack at the hole where the wires exit the handlebars between the handlebar clamps.
Consequence:
Should these cracks progress to the point of breaking the handlebar into two pieces, a loss of control could result which could cause a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the handlebar with one with a greater wall thickness and with a wire exit hole that has a shape that reduces stress concentration. the recall began on january 16, 2007. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
Notes:
Harley-davidson recall no. 0127.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.

2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
M-1215B
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Steering stem nut/washer. this bulletin is to inform dealers of updated parts and service procedures to eliminate loss of clamp load on upper steering stem nut. *pe
Bulletin:
1HDM5V2A05
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Tech article ta0023: ta0023: crankshaft rod bearing. purpose: technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the rods are rotated. the clearance of the twin cam and milwaukee

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