2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN
The 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (2 complaints), Power Trainmanual Transmission (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN, potentially affecting up to 52,240 vehicles.
Recall 07V173000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 52,240 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A CONDITION THAT PERMITS THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO CONTACT A WELD BEAD ON THE OIL TANK. THIS MAY CAUSE THE WELD BEAD TO ABRADE THROUGH THE INSULATION ON THE CABLE AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT FROM THE BATTERY THROUGH THE OIL TANK AND OIL LINES.
Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO AN OIL LEAK AND/OR POSSIBLE FIRE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BATTERY CADDY THAT WILL PROTECT THE CABLE AND ENSURE PROPER CABLE ROUTING. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4080.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AFTER COMING TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN, MY WIFE WENT TO ADJUST THE SIDE MIRROR AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. INITIAL ATTEMPT TO RESTART THE BIKE HAD NO RESPONSE, BUT AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS THE BIKE STARTED. THE RIDE COMPLETED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT, BUT WHEN I TRIED TO RESTART THE BIKE THE FOLLOWING DAY THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE BIKE WAS TRAILERED TO A LOCAL HD DEALER, AND THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. I TOOK A VIDEO OF THE ISSUE BEFORE REPLACING THE SWITCH WHICH SHOWS THE LIGHTEST TOUCH OF THE SWITCH WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SHUTOFF. THE SWITCH MUST HAVE BEEN BRUSHED BY MY WIFE'S JACKET WHEN ADJUSTING THE MIRRORS AT THE STOP SIGN. *TR
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR HOUSING. THIS COMPONENT IS SHARED WITH OTHER HARLEY DAVIDSON MODELS WITH FUEL INJECTION. *KB
TOO MUCH HEAT COMING FROM MOTORCYCLE TO RIDE, MUST HAVE SOME KIND OF HEAT SHIELD. *TR
TOO MUCH HEAT COMING FROM MOTORCYCLE TO RIDE, MUST HAVE SOME KIND OF HEAT SHIELD. *TR
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTN, 96B MOTOR, FACTORY NEW, 277 MILES ON ODOMETER, NO AFTERMARKET PARTS: EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF MOTOR, EXCESSIVE MOTOR HEAT, HARSH / LOUD, METAL TO METAL TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT, AND SECONDARY TRANSMISSION GEAR METAL TO METAL CLUNK WHILE ROLLING OUT CLUTCH IN 1ST & 2ND GEARS. POSSIBLE PINION GEAR DAMAGE AND PINION / MAIN SHAFT RUN-OUT EXCEEDING OEM SPECS. HARLEY IS AWARE OF PROBLEM BUT HAS NO CURRENT FIX, RECALL OR SERVICE BULLETIN. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN — 0 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN — 1 complaint
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN (current)
- 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN — 2 complaints
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN — 6 complaints
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