2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTB — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTB
The 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTB has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTB
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTB. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTB
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTB. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CLUTCH HUB SPLINE FAILURE DUE TO FAULTY AUTOMATIC CHAIN TENSIONER AND COMPENSATOR SPROCKET. THIS IS APPARENTLY A VERY COMMON ISSUE CAUSING A LOUD CLUNKING WHEN STARTING AND DAMAGING PARTS SUCH AS HAPPENED WITH MY CLUTCH HUB. THE ONLY WAY TO PREVENT IT IS TO CHANGE TO UPGRADED AFTERMARKET COMPENSATOR SPROCKET AND MANUAL CHAIN TENSIONER. QUALITY PARTS FOR THE REPAIR COST OVER $1K
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH 1835 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND ABOUT A WEEK LATER I NOTICED AN AUDIBLE "CLUNK" WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE. I INVESTIGATED THE PROBLEM ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AMONGST HARLEY DAVIDSONS WITH THE 96 CID ENGINE. THE SOUND IS THE MECHANICS WITHIN THE ENGINE INTERLOCKING VIOLENTLY WHICH CAN RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM IS THE PURCHASE OF AN UPGRADED COMPENSATOR WHICH TOTAL SEVERAL HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. PRESENTLY THERE IS NO RECALL IN PLACE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTB
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTB in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTB
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTB
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTB
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTB — 7 complaints
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTB (current)
- 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTB — 2 complaints
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