2006 Harley-Davidson Flhri problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Power Train:clutch Assembly (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-16 · M1684 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1684: market specific battery introduction. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new original equipment (oe) vehicle production and in the parts and accessories (p&a) catalog. availability of the new absorbed glass mat (ag
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-12 · M1555 · Warranty Program/Extension
service bulletin m1555 (rev e): battery warranty guidelines. purpose: revision e. added: added procedures for the dca-8000 e battery tester.* updated: all sections. this bulletin informs the dealership network that harley-davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.8.8): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.8.8. release date: week of august 5
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-10 · PAB1158 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin pab1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update. purpose: to inform dealerships that harley-davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-01 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.6.4): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.6.4. release date: week
Vehicle Speed Control 2024-04-04 · M1612 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1612 (rev a): milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs. purpose: revision. update: notes for table 3 and 4. * updated: part numbers. this bulletin informs dealers that all: twin cam gear packs on cvo, dyna, police, softail, touring & trike models and milwaukee-eight ge
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-07-13 · Tires · 💥 crash“i felt the tail end of the harley begin to lose traction and began to slow to pull off the highway onto the shoulder. the tire separated completely from the rim which cause me to lose all control of the steering. there are multiple instances - including 5 fatalities and 22 injuries on record - of the same dunlop d402 tire i had on my harley. no war…”
2015-07-15 · Electrical System · 9,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 harley davidson road king (na). while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the voltage meter failed and would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that there was a customer satisfaction …”
2007-08-29 · Power Train:clutch Assembly · 18,243 mi“electrical short in the clutch cable. while attempting to start the motorcycle it clicks as if it was a dieing battery. the clutch cable gets hot, if the clutch cable is moved sparks are generated at the connection point between the cable and the clutch handle. checking the battery shows that it is fully charged with 12.3 vdc. this is the second in…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.