The 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscr has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,403 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A CONDITION WHEREBY THE PANT LEG OF SOME RIDERS CAN HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PANT LEG TO CHAR OR BURN, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO THE RIDER.
DEALERS WILL ADD A NEW HEAT SHIELD, P/N 66820-06, WHICH PROVIDES ADDITIONAL COVERAGE OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“After work I started the engine and allowed it to warm up while I put on my protective riding gear (jacket, helmet, and gloves). The engine was running normally as I rode to the end of the parking lot slowly and stopped at the end of the lane. I began to turn to the right, releasing the clutch and…”
“After work I started the engine and allowed it to warm up while I put on my protective riding gear (jacket, helmet, and gloves). The engine was running normally as I rode to the end of the parking lot slowly and stopped at the end of the lane. I began to turn to the right, releasing the clutch and…”
“After fuel fill up or in normal operation I have erratic and inaccurate fuel gauge reading. At first the gauge wouldn't read any fuel level and after running the self test would operate normally. The gauge appeared to be working, but during a ride it stopped functioning and I ran out of fuel not…”
“2006 harley vrscr fuel gage. Gage has been erratic since 600 miles on odometer. Dealer says this is normal. Running out of fuel on an interstate highway or remote area is dangerous.”
“I was riding my 2006 hd vrscr when I turned a corner at an intersection in a town. I attempted to slow down using my rear brake when the pedal went completely down against its hard stop. No braking occurred. It happened with about 15,000 miles on the bike. It only happened this one time. I was…”
“Gas gauge will not show how much gas you have in the fuel cell. This can cause you to run out of gas and possibly be run into by vehicles following you. Being fuel injected when you run out of gas, the motorcycle will just shut down. This can lead to a very dangerous situation as the bike weighs…”
“I own a 2006 harley davidson vrscr street rod. From the time I purchased the bike, the front was slightly wobbly. As I rode this bike more, the wobble got worse, and was much more when braking. Finally, after a trip to charleston from atlanta, as we got off the expressway, the wobbling was soo…”
“Rider had just purchased a new harley davidson vrscr motorcycle. After proceeding only two miles, riders denim jeans caught on fire from proximity to exhaust pipe. Rider suffered 2nd degree burns between ankle and midway-point of shin. *jb”
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 Vrscr as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.