2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc recalls and problems

The 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc has 1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2007 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 15 Flstc model years — 4th most.

1recalls
8complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
6,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Apr 26, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V173000 · 52,240 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: This could lead to an oil leak and/or possible fire, which could result in injury or death to the rider.

Original NHTSA wording

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

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine4
Service Brakes2
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2007: 3 complaints200732008: 3 complaints20082010: 1 complaints20102015: 1 complaints20151

2007 vs. other Harley-Davidson Flstc years

2000: 9 complaints20002001: 1 complaints2002: 2 complaints20022005: 2 complaints2006: 1 complaints20062007: 8 complaints2008: 3 complaints20082009: 11 complaints2010: 1 complaints20102011: 5 complaints2012: 12 complaints2012122013: 2 complaints2014: 3 complaints20142015: 2 complaints2016: 2 complaints20162

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2007. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc, the latest from Apr 26, 2007 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (4), service brakes (2), exterior lighting (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.