Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 2005. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 22, 2005

(Campaign #: 0124)

FALSE NEUTRAL TRANSMISSION

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE TRANSMISSION MAY GO INTO A FALSE NEUTRAL POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE NEUTRAL INDICATOR LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ID: 05V537000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 10,498

Consequence Summary:

THE MOTORCYCLE COULD DROP INTO GEAR UNEXPECTEDLY AND CREATE THE RISK OF A CRASH AND INJURIES.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 22, 2005

(Campaign #: 0122)

THROTTLE CABLE

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE THROTTLE CABLES COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE TUNNEL PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.

NHTSA ID: 05V430000

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

# of Units Affected: 12,398

Consequence Summary:

IN THIS CONDITION, THE CABLES COULD EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE TANK, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE AND TANK, REPOSITION THE CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TANK AND/OR CABLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 22, 2005

(Campaign #: 0123)

FRONT BRAKE LINE

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE FRONT BRAKE LINES WHICH COULD LEAK DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.

NHTSA ID: 05V428000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 288

Consequence Summary:

SHOULD THIS COMPONENT FAIL WHEN IN USE ON THE MOTORCYCLE, ALL FUNCTIONALITY OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD BE LOST WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE LINE AND REPLACE IF THE BRAZE IS NOT VISIBLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 22, 2005

(Campaign #: 0121)

MIRRORS

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH MIRRORS THAT WERE IMPROPERLY LOCATED ON THE INNER FAIRING.

NHTSA ID: 05V427000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 2,393

Consequence Summary:

IN THIS CONDITION, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ADJUST THE MIRRORS PROPERLY, THEREBY NOT ALLOWING THE RIDER TO HAVE THE APPROPRIATE REARWARD FIELD OF VISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

AT THE OPTION OF THE OWNER, THE DEALER WILL (1) REPLACE THE INNER FAIRING WITH A NEW INNER THAT HAS THE MIRROR MOUNTING HOLES PROPERLY POSITIONED; (2) DRILL ANOTHER HOLE AND HAVE THE MIRRORS REPOSITIONED. THIS METHOD WILL CAUSE THE ORIGINAL HOLE TO BE EXPOSED OUTSIDE OF THE MIRROR BASE, WHICH IS COSMETICALLY UNDESIRABLE. THE EXPOSED HOLE WOULD BE COVERED WITH A DECAL; OR (3) DRILL ANOTHER HOLE AND HAVE THE MIRRORS REPOSITIONED, THEN, AT A LATER DATE, HAVE THE MIRRORS REPLACED WITH NEW MIRRORS THAT HAVE A LARGER BASE WHICH WILL COVER THE ORIGINAL MOUNTING HOLE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 414-343-4056.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 21, 2005

(Campaign #: 0120)

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

ON CERTAIN POLICE AND ESCORT MOTORCYCLES, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LINES MAY HAVE BEEN REVERSED DURING INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.

NHTSA ID: 05V293000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 1,552

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE THE FRONT BRAKE TO LOCK UP IF AN ABS EVENT IS TRIGGERED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH,

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-ROUTE THE ABS BRAKE LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 14, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INCORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL

CERTAIN SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' THE VIN/CERTIFICATION LABEL CONTAINS INCORRECT TIRE SIZE AND INFLATION PRESSURES FOR THE FRONT WHEEL. THE LABEL STATES THE TIRE SIZE IS MT90B21 AND THE INFLATION PRESSURE AS 30 PSI, WHEREAS THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE IS MT90B16, AND THE CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE IS 36 PSI.

NHTSA ID: 05V151000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 167,628

Consequence Summary:

THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT GIVING IMPROPER INFORMATION.

Corrective Action:

HARLEY- DAVIDSON WILL MAIL INSTRUCTIONS ALONG WITH CORRECTED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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