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2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse Recalls & Complaints

The 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse, describing incidents dated May 26, 2007 to July 28, 2020.

Most-cited components

Engine 4 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Equipment 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11342001 · Filed July 29, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PRESSURE SWITCH FOR THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. ROUNDHOUSE HARLEY-DAVIDSON 495 MUNICIPAL DR…
ODI #10361627 · Filed October 21, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTSSE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE YET THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS KEPT FOR TWO DAYS YET THE DEALER…
ODI #10208545 · Filed November 9, 2007
MY 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 110 CU IN MOTOR HAS A WARPED REAR CYLINDER HEAD, ONLY 8,400 MILES. *TR

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BATTERY CABLE CONTACTS WELD ON OIL TANK

NHTSA #07V173000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice

Reported April 26, 2007 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Potentially affected: 52,240 vehicles

Harley-Davidson campaign 0130 · Owners notified May 4, 2007 · Vehicles built June 8, 2006 – March 14, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD LEAD TO AN OIL LEAK AND/OR POSSIBLE FIRE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Manufacturer remedy

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'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

6 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse.

Service Brakes

ODI #11342001

Incident: July 28, 2020 · Filed: July 29, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PRESSURE SWITCH FOR THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. ROUNDHOUSE HARLEY-DAVIDSON 495 MUNICIPAL DR, DUNCANSVILLE, PA 16635, WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V173000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. Warranty on a H-0 was 2 yrs.

Electrical System

ODI #10361627

Incident: June 21, 2010 · Filed: October 21, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTSSE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE YET THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS KEPT FOR TWO DAYS YET THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE DEALER THAT THE 2007 MODELS HAD EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION CONTROL SWITCHES. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH AT THE EXPENSE OF THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10208545

Incident: November 9, 2007 · Filed: November 9, 2007

MY 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 110 CU IN MOTOR HAS A WARPED REAR CYLINDER HEAD, ONLY 8,400 MILES. *TR

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10206406

Incident: May 26, 2007 · Filed: October 20, 2007

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; Equipment

ODI #10203904

Incident: September 17, 2007 · Filed: September 24, 2007

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

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10203615

Incident: September 21, 2007 · Filed: September 21, 2007

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

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