H-d Softail 2008

Model Softail made in 2008 by H-d got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting and visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment and steering.

Model 2008

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
M-123310/20/200810028305Harley davidson: a change to the final torque of the fork cap (part number 45419-80) and for tube plug (part number 45838-77). the new torque for both parts is 60-70 ft lbs (81.3-94.9nm). *pe03/23/2009
STEERING
M-1215B01/29/200810025364Steering 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. *pe08/04/2008
WHEELS
M-121803/18/200810025550Service manual supplement (part no. 99525-08) 2008 fxdse2, sportster, softail, and touring motorcycles. *pe08/20/2008

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
07/26/20081107/26/2008
 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
VISIBILITY
07/26/20081107/26/2008
 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

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
VARICHMONDRICHMOND HAARLEY DAVIDSON804-550-9280