Harley Davidson Softail 2007
Model Softail made in 2007 by Harley Davidson got 6 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| M-1231 | 09/26/2008 | 10026281 | Harley davidson motorcycle: the starter fasteners may lose clamp load. this can cause the starter to loosen and lead to poor ground contact resulting in poor starting as well as possible damage to starter. *pe | 10/15/2008 | |
| 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 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| M-1233 | 10/20/2008 | 10028305 | Harley 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). *pe | 03/23/2009 | |
| 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 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| M-1215B | 01/29/2008 | 10025364 | 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 | 08/04/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 05/08/2007 | 0 | 04/09/2005 | |
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 2500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson softail deluxe. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was able to restart and then taken to a dealer. they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure, but it may possibly be the motor. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 2,500. tb | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 2500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson softtail deluxe(na). the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was able to restart and then taken to a dealer. they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure, but it may possibly be the motor. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 2,500. tb | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 06/19/2010 | 6321 | ||
| 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. | |||