Harley Davidson Fxstsse
Model Fxstsse made by Harley Davidson got 8 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2007
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V173000 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | from 06/08/2006 to 03/14/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 52240 | 05/04/2007 | MFR | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | 04/26/2007 | 04/23/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This could lead to an oil leak and/or possible fire, which could result in injury or death to the rider. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Harley-davidson recall no. 0130.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| M-1186 | 10/30/2008 | 10026802 | Harley-davidson motorcycle: refinement to the ecm calibration for 2007 big twin model will smooth the torque curve application in a manner that minimizes high shock loads to drive train components, which could cause engine damage. *p | 12/17/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| M-1186 | 10/30/2008 | 10026802 | Harley-davidson motorcycle: refinement to the ecm calibration for 2007 big twin model will smooth the torque curve application in a manner that minimizes high shock loads to drive train components, which could cause engine damage. *p | 12/17/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 06/21/2010 | 7000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson fxstsse motorcycle. while riding 60 mph the engine cuts off in the middle of road. the vehicle had to cruised to the side of the road and within a few minutes he restarted the engine. this failure happened at least three times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who kept it for two days and could not figured out the failure. the dealer contacted the manufacturer and was told 2007 softail has problems with the start/stop switches. the dealership contact him and stated they will replaced the start/stop switch and will not charge him for the repairs. when he went to retrieve his motorcycle he was charged $100. the manufacturer will be notified. the failure mileage was 7,000....mw | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/17/2007 | 3500 | 2 | 09/30/2006 |
| 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 | |||
| 09/21/2007 | 1 | ||
| 1. overheating 2. on going oil leak 3. noisy engine engine overheats, since purchase the engine has had an ongoing oil leak in the rear cylinder, gaskets have been replaced, rear cyclinder replaced and engine dye tested. to this date problem is still ongoing. engine has over abundance of noise, constant clicking. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 05/26/2007 | 2236 | 1 | 11/03/2006 |
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||
| 11/09/2007 | 8401 | 1 | 01/13/2007 |
| My 2007 harley-davidson 110 cu in motor has a warped rear cylinder head, only 8,400 miles. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | CARPINTERIA | SANTA BARBARA HARLEY DAVIDSON | ||
| TX | BEDFORD | TEXAS HARLEY DAVIDSON |