2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE
The 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE has received a total of 6 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 problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE, 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 FXSTSSE
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PRESSURE SWITCH FOR THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. ROUNDHOUSE HARLEY-DAVIDSON 495 MUNICIPAL DR, DUNCANSVILLE, PA 16635, WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V173000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. Warranty on a H-0 was 2 yrs.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTSSE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE YET THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS KEPT FOR TWO DAYS YET THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE DEALER THAT THE 2007 MODELS HAD EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION CONTROL SWITCHES. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH AT THE EXPENSE OF THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.
MY 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 110 CU IN MOTOR HAS A WARPED REAR CYLINDER HEAD, ONLY 8,400 MILES. *TR
EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM MOTOR MAKING THE MOTORCYCLE UNCOMFORTABLE TO RIDE OIL TEMPS REACHING 260 DEGREES IN OIL TANK THAT IS UNDER THE SEAT RESULTING IN LEGS AND LOWER EXTREMITY DISCOMFORT. DEALER HAS RETURNED THE BIKE TWO TIMES AND INSTALLED A HARLEY DAVIDSON SERT AND NEW EXHAUST AND THE HEAT IS STILL PRESENT. I AM CONCERNED THE EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE MOTOR TO LOCK UP ,THEREFORE RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH. *TR
THE NEW 110 CUBIC INCH SCREAMING EAGLE HARLEY DAVIDSON ENGINE NOMAL RIDING CONDITIONS CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEAKING OIL DOWN BACK OF CYLINDER AS WELL AS FRONT CYLINDER IN FOR SECOND REPAIR FOR SAME ISSUE, ENGINE HAS KNOCKING SOUND ALSO. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M1330 — EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1330: 2006-2009 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT PARTS. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin is to inform dealers that replacement 6-speed Cruise Drive⢠transmissions and gear packs having a spur 5th gear will be replaced by 2010 or later assemblies having a helical 5th gear. Installation of the helical gear pack in...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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