2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
The 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL 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 Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL CUSTOM. WHENEVER THE CONTACT RIDES HIS BIKE DURING THE DAY OR NIGHT AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHT MOUNT IS UNSTABLE AND SHAKES. THE FAILURE CAUSES A STROBE LIGHT EFFECT AT NIGHT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE MOUNT WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 718 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1. UPDATED 09/29/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE REPLACED THE FAULTY HEADLAMPS AT HIS EXPENSE.UPDATED 09/29/08. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL CUSTOM. WHENEVER THE CONTACT RIDES HIS BIKE DURING THE DAY OR NIGHT AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHT MOUNT IS UNSTABLE AND SHAKES. THE FAILURE CAUSES A STROBE LIGHT EFFECT AT NIGHT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE MOUNT WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 718 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1. UPDATED 09/29/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE REPLACED THE FAULTY HEADLAMPS AT HIS EXPENSE.UPDATED 09/29/08. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 8 complaints
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 4 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 4 complaints
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 3 complaints
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL (current)
- 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 1 complaint
- 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 3 complaints
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 4 complaints
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 1 complaint
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