CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (1 report).
1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R recalls
Most common 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked in the garage, the odor of fuel was present. Upon inspection it was discovered that the fuel had leaked from the motorcycle due to a failed fuel supply line. The cause of the fuel line failure was not determined. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure. The manufacturer was not yet notified. The failure mileage was 10,500. The VIN was not available.
THE 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER XL 1200R(AND MANY OTHER MODELS AND YEARS) HAS SHORT STEMS ON MIRRORS MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE RIDER TO SEE BEHIND WITHOUT SHIFTING FROM SIDE TO SIDE TO KEEP FROM SEEING HIMSELF. WHEN RIDING DOWN THE ROAD IN A NORMAL RIDING POSITION, THE RIDER CANNOT SEE ANYTHING DIRECTLY BEHIND BUT CAN SEE ONLY HIMSELF WITH PROPERLY ADJUSTED MIRRORS. I BELIEVE THAT HARLEY-DAVIDSON MAY USE SHORT-STEMMED MIRRORS FOR STYLING REASONS AS THEY DO LOOK BETTER WHEN LOOKING AT THE MOTORCYCLE. IT WOULD APPEAR THAT HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS ALSO AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AS IT OFFERS EXTENSIONS FOR THESE STEMS IN ITS PARTS AND ACCESSORIES CATALOG. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT AND I BE
2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R questions
Does the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.