The 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 20,895 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STEERING06V4740002006-12-1810,397 affected
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.
Remedy
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.
POWER TRAIN05V5370002005-11-2210,498 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE TRANSMISSION MAY GO INTO A FALSE NEUTRAL POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE NEUTRAL INDICATOR LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED.
Consequence
THE MOTORCYCLE COULD DROP INTO GEAR UNEXPECTEDLY AND CREATE THE RISK OF A CRASH AND INJURIES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFTER CAM (DRUM), THE DETENT ARM, AND THE NEUTRAL SWITCH WITH NEWLY DESIGNED COMPONENTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 12, 2005. OWNER MAY CONTACT RLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
POWER TRAIN
4
SUSPENSION
3
ENGINE
2
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints24
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Rear sprocket bolts are known to back out and harley davidson has multiple occurrences regarding the dynas and has yet to inform the public. My bolts backed out twice. Once last night and once about 6 months ago. I have photos and documents regarding the 1st occurrence. My harley is now back at…”
“Rear sprocket bolts are known to back out and harley davidson has multiple occurrences regarding the dynas and has yet to inform the public. My bolts backed out twice. Once last night and once about 6 months ago. I have photos and documents regarding the 1st occurrence. My harley is now back at…”
“While ridding rear wheel locked up and than released followed by a grinding noise that seem to come from the left side of the engine. I removed the side cover and found broken wires in the bottom of the cover. These look to be stator wires. I removed the alternator rotor and found loose bolts and…”
“Screws holding 2 piece rotor assembly came loose on fwy on way to work.heard a faint metallic knock on left side by primary cover. After work fired it up and headed to mechanic shop (non hd). Check engine light and battery light came on so to avoid more damage and poss accident I had aaa tow it to…”
“Screws holding 2 piece rotor assembly came loose on fwy on way to work.heard a faint metallic knock on left side by primary cover. After work fired it up and headed to mechanic shop (non hd). Check engine light and battery light came on so to avoid more damage and poss accident I had aaa tow it to…”
“Screws holding 2 piece rotor assembly came loose on fwy on way to work.heard a faint metallic knock on left side by primary cover. After work fired it up and headed to mechanic shop (non hd). Check engine light and battery light came on so to avoid more damage and poss accident I had aaa tow it to…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 harley davidson fxdwgi motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding 70 mph, the check engine and battery warning indicators illuminated as the engine stalled. The contact was able to recharge the batteries and restart the motorcycle. The contact removed the rotor…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 harley davidson fxdwgi motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding 70 mph, the check engine and battery warning indicators illuminated as the engine stalled. The contact was able to recharge the batteries and restart the motorcycle. The contact removed the rotor…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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