2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST
The 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST has received a total of 2 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. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST, 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 FXST
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSBSE BREAKOUT MOTORCYCLE (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE MOTORCYCLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE HAD ALSO EXPERIENCED HESITATION AND DECELERATION ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DEFECT WAS CAUSED BY BUFFING COMPOUND RESIDUE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 750.
I OWN A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXST SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN MY POSSESSION FOR TEN MONTHS WHEN I NOTICED A DRY ROT ON THE SIDE WALL OF THE FRONT TIRE. THE REAR TIRE IS IN GREAT CONDITION, WITH NO DRY ROT AT ALL. I KEEP MY MOTORCYCLE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED CONTINUOUSLY. THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS NEVER LOW, OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM. I HAVE BEEN AN AVID RIDER AND OWNER OF MANY MOTORCYCLES. I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS ISSUE WITH A MOTORCYCLE TIRE ON A NEW MOTORCYCLE BEFORE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, NEW RIVER HARLEY DAVIDSON AND THEY IN NOT SO MANY WORDS ADVISED ME "OH WELL, YOUR PROBLEM, NOT OURS WE DON'T COVER TIRES!". I HAVE HEARD OF AT LEAST THREE OR MORE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM THE AREA WHERE I LIVE. THE OWNERS COMPLAINED OF THE EXACT SAME FRONT TIRE PROBLEM. I AM NOT SURE IF THEY HAVE TAKEN IT TO THIS LEVEL. I AM WORRIED THAT THE HARLEY DAVIDSON COOPERATION IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR AN ISSUE OF SUCH IMPORTANCE THAT COULD LEAD TO SOMEONE BEING KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED. I HOPE THAT YOU CAN HELP ME WITH THIS. IF THERE IS ANOTHER LEVEL I COULD GO TO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I DON'T BELIEVE I SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A DEFECTIVE TIRE INSTALLED ON MY BRAND NEW MOTORCYCLE. THANK YOU, JACK COHEN *TR
Safety Rating for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PAB1158 — ENGINE
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.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST — 0 complaints
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST — 1 complaint
- 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST — 2 complaints
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST (current)
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST — 0 complaints
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