2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
13
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG
The 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG has received a total of 13 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasoline (8 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (2 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG, potentially affecting up to 538 vehicles.
Recall 07V535000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
| 538 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES BUILT AND SHIPPED TO CALIFORNIA, THE CATALYTIC MUFFLER PROTECTIVE HEAT SHIELD WAS NOT INSTALLED. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW DIRECT CONTACT WITH THIS MUFFLER AND CAUSE INJURY.
Consequence: IF CONTACT OCCURS WHILE RIDING, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, LEADING TO INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE HEAT SHIELDS TO THE MUFFLERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipmentmotorcyclehelmets | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON NIGHT ROD SPECIAL REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IS LOCATED 1/2" FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THIS SWITCH GETS HOT AND MELTS THE SWITCH ALLOWING ALL THE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT AND CREATE A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE REAR BRAKE. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
MY GAS GAUGE HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. IT WILL GO TO EMPTY AND STAY THERE WITH 1/2 TANK OF GAS, UNTIL I CUT THE POWER OF AND BACK ON IT WILL RESET TO I/2 TANKS FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. HAVE REPLACED SENDING UNTIL 3 TIME . HARLEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN ON ALL V-ROD SINCE 2003 THE FIRST YEAR THEY CAME OUT. NEED SOMEONE HELP. IF IT WAS A CAR THE WOULD HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM WITH A RECALL. I HAVE HAD TO WALL ONE TIME TO GET GAS. *TR
MY 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON NIGHT ROD VROD. FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. IT HASN'T WORKED SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT THE BIKE. THERE ARE MORE BROKEN GAUGES THAN WORKING ONES ON THIS MODEL OF BIKE. HARLEY THROWS RANDOM PARTS AND NEVER FIXES THE REAL PROBLEM. *TR
BRAND: HARLEY DAVIDSON. MODEL: XR1200 (NEW MODEL NOT REPORTED IN YOUR MODEL LIST). CRASH WITH INJURIES. FRONT BRAKES FAILURE BY LOCK-UP ON A NEW HD XR1200 OWNED BY HD AND LENT TO ME FOR A DEMO-RIDE (OR TEST). THE MAIN WITNESS HAS STATED IN WRITING THAT HE HAS CHECKED AND DOUBLE-CHECKED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL WAS STILL BLOCKED BY THE FRONT BRAKES EVEN AFTER THE CRASH. THERE IS ALSO A POLICE REPORT WITH PICS, AND A MEDICAL REPORT WITH XRAYS. ALL THE DOCUMENTS ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL. *TR
FUEL FILTER CANISTER FAILURE FOR 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC. BIKE HAS A BUILD DATE OF 09/07. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON THE EARLY MODEL O8'S AND HARLEY IS NOT DOING ANYTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. YET THEY HAVE UPDATED THE FILTER CANISTER. THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS FAILURES. THESE HAVE BEEN NOTED ON THE VARIOUS HARLEY DAVIDSON FORUM WEBSITES. MANY RIDERS LIKE MYSELF ARE TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH AND REPLACING CANISTER BEFORE IT FAILS AND LEAVES THE RIDER STRANDED OR WORSE IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. IT ONLY FAILS ONCE. DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN IT FAILS, THIS COULD HAVE DEADLY EFFECT ON RIDER. CORRECTED PROBLEM BY BUYING NEW UPDATED CANISTER AND REPLACING OLD ONE. UPON INSPECTION OF OLD ONE, IT HAD STRESS CRACKS ON CANISTER TABS. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON PART # 62229-08. THE UPDATED PART # IS 62229-08A. HAD TO PUT THIS UNDER FXDWG, BECAUSE THERE IS NO FLHCUI LISTED ON WEBSITE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG — 4 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG — 1 complaint
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG — 3 complaints
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG (current)
- 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG — 6 complaints
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG — 3 complaints
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG — 1 complaint
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