2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Electrical system
What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A BATTERY CADDY BOLT MAY LOOSEN UNDER NORMAL RIDING CONDITIONS. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE BOLT CAN BACK OUT WHICH ALLOWS THE BATTERY TO SHIFT POSITION AND THEN HOLD THE BATTERY IN A POSITION WHICH MAY ALLOW THE BATTERY TERMINALS TO CONTACT THE METAL BATTERY CADDY COVER AND ABRADE THROUGH THE POSITIVE TERMINAL PROTECTIVE BOOT.
What could happen: IF THIS OCCURS, THE BATTERY CAN SHORT AGAINST THE COVER, CAUSING SPARKS AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER BATTERY CADDY BOLT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2006 DYNA.
- Book a repair at any authorized Harley-Davidson dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 06V444000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-414-342-4680.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A BATTERY CADDY BOLT MAY LOOSEN UNDER NORMAL RIDING CONDITIONS. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE BOLT CAN BACK OUT WHICH ALLOWS THE BATTERY TO SHIFT POSITION AND THEN HOLD THE BATTERY IN A POSITION WHICH MAY ALLOW THE BATTERY TERMINALS TO CONTACT THE METAL BATTERY CADDY COVER AND ABRADE THROUGH THE POSITIVE TERMINAL PROTECTIVE BOOT.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE BATTERY CAN SHORT AGAINST THE COVER, CAUSING SPARKS AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER BATTERY CADDY BOLT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.
Notes: HARLEY-DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0126. 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.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- Portable jump starter
- 2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (2), Wheels / tires (1), Unknown Or Other (1), Engine (1), Equipment (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (5)
01/17/2011 · Transmission / drivetrain
THE INNER PRIMARY BEARING WENT OUT AT 5000 MILES ON THE BIKE. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THE 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON DYNA MOTORCYCLE. IT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. *TR
11/06/2010 · Transmission / drivetrain
I WAS OUT RIDING WITH MY HUSBAND AND MY FRIEND AND WE HAD JUST COME OVER THE HIGH RISE BRIDGE FROM BEAUFORT TO MOREHEAD CITY AND WAS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I WENT TO GO, THE REAR TIRE WOULD NOT MOVE AND A VERY ODD/LOUD NOISE CAME FROM THE REAR OF THE BIKE TO WHICH MY HUSBAND SAID TO ME TO SHUT THE BIKE OFF. MY BIKE HAD…
05/05/2008 · Engine
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON DYNA WIDE GLIDE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH UPHILL, THE BOLTS BEGAN TO CLANK IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED A FEW MINUTES LATER, BUT THE NOISE GREW LOUDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND…
08/11/2006 · Equipment
I PURCHASED A HARLEY DAVIDSON LOW RIDER FROM SOUTHSIDE HARLEY IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. THE HORN DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE HAD IT BACK TO THEM TWICE, THEY OIL IT, I GET IT BACK ON THE ROAD, AND IT DOESN'T WORK. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT READ ME AN INTEROFFICE MEMO STATING BASICALLY THAT HARLEY RECOGNIZES THAT THEIR HORN CONSISTENTLY DOES NOT WORK AND RECOMMENDING…
10/22/2005 · Steering
THE HANDLE BARS ON MY 2006 HD SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLE ARE NOT ALIGNED CORRECTLY. I PURCHASED THE BIKE AND NOTIFIED THE DEALER WHO ATTEMPTED TO FIX IT. THEY CONTACTED HD REPRESENTATIVE WHO LOOKED AND RODE THE BIKE ON 10-20-05 AND STATED IT WAS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE HANDLE BARS POINT 2 OR 3 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT, WHICH MAKES IT NOTICEABLE TO THE RIDER. HD…