Battery box Recall
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Battery box Recall
Talked to my dealer today about this. He said they are going to replace the bolts. The bolts are breaking. But they don't know what Harley is going to use to replace them yet.
Anybody heard. This is the South. Things happen kind of slow around here.
Anybody heard. This is the South. Things happen kind of slow around here.
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RE: Battery box Recall
These vehicles contain a battery caddy bolt part number 4763 which may loosen under normal riding conditions. Should this occur, the bolt can back out which allows the battery to shift position and then hold the battery in a position which may allow the battery terminals to contact the metal battery caddy cover and abrade through the positive terminal protective boot."
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RE: Battery box Recall
Here is the content of the letter.
December 7th 2006
Dear Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Owner:
This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and
Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety
exists on certain 2006 model year Dyna motorcycles, built from June 17, 2005 to February 6,
2006. These vehicles contain a battery caddy bolt, part number 4763, which may loosen under
normal riding conditions.
Should this occur, the bolt can back out which allows the battery to
shift position and then hold the battery in a position which may allow the battery terminals to
contact the metal battery caddy cover and abrade through the positive terminal protective boot. If
this occurs, the battery can short against the cover, causing sparks and possibly a fire, which
could cause an accident leading to injury or death to the rider.
Our records indicate that you purchased one of the model motorcycles listed above that may
have the condition involved in this recall.
We strongly urge you to contact your dealer to make arrangements to have the appropriate
service performed as soon as possible. If you have had this defect repaired before you
received this letter, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a
pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall.
For more information contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056. Should you choose to ride your motorcycle
prior to this service, we urge you to be aware of this condition. Please contact your
Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealer immediately and arrange an appointment
to have the battery caddy bolt replaced. The actual dealer labor time to perform this service will
take less than one hour; however, due to scheduling, the dealer may require your motorcycle for
a longer period of time.
The parts and labor will be free of charge to you. Recall kits will be available at your dealership
beginning the week December 11, 2006. To verify that the service has been completed,
your Dealer will ask you to sign a recall claim. If you have sold your motorcycle, please forward
the appropriate information about your purchaser. This will enable us to contact him/her and
advise that person of this recall. Also, Federal regulation requires that any vehicle lessor
receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
December 7th 2006
Dear Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Owner:
This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and
Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety
exists on certain 2006 model year Dyna motorcycles, built from June 17, 2005 to February 6,
2006. These vehicles contain a battery caddy bolt, part number 4763, which may loosen under
normal riding conditions.
Should this occur, the bolt can back out which allows the battery to
shift position and then hold the battery in a position which may allow the battery terminals to
contact the metal battery caddy cover and abrade through the positive terminal protective boot. If
this occurs, the battery can short against the cover, causing sparks and possibly a fire, which
could cause an accident leading to injury or death to the rider.
Our records indicate that you purchased one of the model motorcycles listed above that may
have the condition involved in this recall.
We strongly urge you to contact your dealer to make arrangements to have the appropriate
service performed as soon as possible. If you have had this defect repaired before you
received this letter, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a
pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall.
For more information contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056. Should you choose to ride your motorcycle
prior to this service, we urge you to be aware of this condition. Please contact your
Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealer immediately and arrange an appointment
to have the battery caddy bolt replaced. The actual dealer labor time to perform this service will
take less than one hour; however, due to scheduling, the dealer may require your motorcycle for
a longer period of time.
The parts and labor will be free of charge to you. Recall kits will be available at your dealership
beginning the week December 11, 2006. To verify that the service has been completed,
your Dealer will ask you to sign a recall claim. If you have sold your motorcycle, please forward
the appropriate information about your purchaser. This will enable us to contact him/her and
advise that person of this recall. Also, Federal regulation requires that any vehicle lessor
receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
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