Vehicle recall 07V296000 · July 11, 2007
Harley-Davidson XL1200L, XL1200R and 5 more models
Certain motorcycles were built with a condition whereby the pant leg of some riders can have direct contact with the exhaust pipe.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain motorcycles were built with a condition whereby the pant leg of some riders can have direct contact with the exhaust pipe.
- Consequence
- This condition could cause the pant leg to char or burn, which could lead to the possibility of injury to the rider.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Harley Davidson recall no. 0131.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V296000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 11, 2007
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0131
- Owner notification
- July 12, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 35,112
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Harley-Davidson XL1200L (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
- Harley-Davidson XL1200N (2007): 2007
- Harley-Davidson XL1200R (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
- Harley-Davidson XL50 (2007): 2007
- Harley-Davidson XL883 (2007): 2007
- Harley-Davidson XL883L (2007): 2007
- Harley-Davidson XL883R (2007): 2007
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