2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L recalls and problems

The 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L recalls

Recall 07V-296: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Jul 11, 2007 · 35,112 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Certain motorcycles were built with a condition whereby the pant leg of some riders can have direct contact with the exhaust pipe.

Risk: This condition could cause the pant leg to char or burn, which could lead to the possibility of injury to the rider.

Fix: Dealers will add a new exhaust shield which provides additional coverage ofthe exhaust pipe. The recall began on july 12, 2007. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train1
Exterior Lighting1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
  • Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 25,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicle Speed Control · at 25,000 miles · reported Nov 30, 2010
The contact owns a 2006 harley davidson xl1200 low. While driving 40 MPH, the contact stated that the motorcycle accelerated about 90 MPH without warning, causing his engine to fail. The dealer was aware of the failure and repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted, but offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 25,000. Updated 5/9/11 updated 12/29/11
Power Train · at 556 miles · reported Jul 14, 2006
2006 harley davidson sportster transmission made noise at 556 miles. When the consumer was performing maintenance on the motorcycle, he discovered the transmission's drain plug had a magnet which had metal shavings stuck to it. The consumer took the motorcycle to a repair shop and the mechanic took it for a ride. The mechanic stated the transmission was excessively noisy and in his opinion there was something wrong. The consumer took the motorcycle to where it was purchased to voice his and concerns and after 2 hours of diagnostics, they determined the metal shavings and the noise was normal.…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L: 07V-296 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L?

Owners report power train problems most often (1 reports), followed by exterior lighting (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 25,000 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.