Harley Davidson Fxdb 2008
Model Fxdb made in 2008 by Harley Davidson got 5 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, tires and wheels. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V535000 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/03/2007 to 09/06/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 538 | 11/26/2007 | MFR | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | 11/20/2007 | 11/20/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles built and shipped to california, the catalytic muffler protective heat shield was not installed. this condition could allow direct contact with this muffler and cause injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If contact occurs while riding, it could cause loss of control of the motorcycle, leading to injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the heat shields to the mufflers free of charge. the recall began on november 26, 2007. owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Harley-davidson recall no. 0133.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-M-1220 | 12/08/2008 | 10032652 | Harley davidson: engine idle temperature management system. the calibration offers limited rear cylinder cooling with the motorcycle stopped while the engine is left at idle once the temperature threshold is exceeded. models 2007-08 dyna a | 04/23/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 10/08/2008 | 5000 | 1 | |
| I purchased a harley davidson street bob in july. the day i bought this motorcycle i pulled out of the parking lot on to the service road and the front wheel started wobbling real bad. i returned to the dealership and they said they replaced the front end and i went on my way with the new bike. this was never logged into the manufactures warranty. i have not had any more problems out of the front end. a month later the rear tire went flat as i was riding. i pulled over and tried to air it up and it was leaking out of the valve stem. the dealership said i have to buy a new tire and i did even though i felt like they should have taken care of it. then on 10/8/08 i was riding it to work as i do mon-fri and the 6 bolts that hold the rear pulley sprocket to the rear wheel were loose and worked there way out until they bent over and logged into the frame causing the rear tire to lock up. i was going about 45 mph and came to a complete stop. there was a sports car behind me that locked his wheels up and stopped about 4 inches from hitting me. if this was a truck it would have been a different ending. the dealership said they had nothing to do with this. i just had the motorcycle serviced the friday prior to this incident. the dealership said the bolts are put in a the manufacture and never come out once in. these bolts had to be hand tight in order to come out, not just one but all six. the dealership said they would replace the parts but how do they assure me of my safety with this motorcycle? *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/19/2011 | 7000 | ||
| This is to correct file number 10421452 -- the contact owns a 2008 harley davidson dyna series low rider. the contact stated the rear tire is a dunlop k591 160/70v-17. the contact noticed in early june 2011 a split in the center rain grove. on aug. 19, 2011 found additional cracks in the tire in these center rain groves. the motorcycle was taken to a local motorcycle shop who stated the tire was defective and the splitting was abnormal. this motorcycle shop suggested it be taken to kents harley davidson where effort to contact | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 10/08/2008 | 5000 | 1 | |
| I purchased a harley davidson street bob in july. the day i bought this motorcycle i pulled out of the parking lot on to the service road and the front wheel started wobbling real bad. i returned to the dealership and they said they replaced the front end and i went on my way with the new bike. this was never logged into the manufactures warranty. i have not had any more problems out of the front end. a month later the rear tire went flat as i was riding. i pulled over and tried to air it up and it was leaking out of the valve stem. the dealership said i have to buy a new tire and i did even though i felt like they should have taken care of it. then on 10/8/08 i was riding it to work as i do mon-fri and the 6 bolts that hold the rear pulley sprocket to the rear wheel were loose and worked there way out until they bent over and logged into the frame causing the rear tire to lock up. i was going about 45 mph and came to a complete stop. there was a sports car behind me that locked his wheels up and stopped about 4 inches from hitting me. if this was a truck it would have been a different ending. the dealership said they had nothing to do with this. i just had the motorcycle serviced the friday prior to this incident. the dealership said the bolts are put in a the manufacture and never come out once in. these bolts had to be hand tight in order to come out, not just one but all six. the dealership said they would replace the parts but how do they assure me of my safety with this motorcycle? *tr | |||