2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
The 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL has received a total of 3 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 Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables (1 complaint), Equipment (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL, 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 SOFTAIL
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON NIGHT TRAIN. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT ON HIGHWAY 12 IN BURBANK, WA. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, AND I GAVE THROTTLE, THE DRIVE BELT AND THE DRIVE TRAIN WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE REAR HUG PULLED OUT. WITH 3 BOLTS SHEERED OFF LAYING ON THE GROUND. LUCKILY WITH HELP I WAS ABLE TO WHEEL IT OFF TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT ANY BODY GETTING HURT. *TR
WHILE DRIVING A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON NIGHT TRAIN. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT ON HIGHWAY 12 IN BURBANK, WA. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, AND I GAVE THROTTLE, THE DRIVE BELT AND THE DRIVE TRAIN WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE REAR HUG PULLED OUT. WITH 3 BOLTS SHEERED OFF LAYING ON THE GROUND. LUCKILY WITH HELP I WAS ABLE TO WHEEL IT OFF TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT ANY BODY GETTING HURT. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL DELUXE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V173000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES) ON MAY 8 2007. HE CALLED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR APPOINTMENT AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL HIS VEHICLE REACHED 2,500 MILES. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WOULD NOT CATCH FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPAIRED BY ANOTHER DEALER. HIS VEHICLE HAS YET TO CATCH FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE ENGINE SIZE, TRANSMISSION TYPE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,000. UPDATED 11/06/07.L *JB
Safety Rating for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M-1215B — STEERING
STEERING STEM NUT/WASHER. THIS BULLETIN IS TO INFORM DEALERS OF UPDATED PARTS AND SERVICE PROCEDURES TO ELIMINATE LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD ON UPPER STEERING STEM NUT. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 5 complaints
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 8 complaints
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 4 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 4 complaints
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL (current)
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 2 complaints
- 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 1 complaint
- 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 3 complaints
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 4 complaints
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