2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse. Newest first.
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 and remedy
Risk
This could lead to an oil leak and/or possible fire, which could result in injury or death to the rider.
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.
Owner complaints
6 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
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…
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
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…
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 › Exhaust system › Emission control › Crankcase (pcv)
My 2007 harley-davidson 110 cu in motor has a warped rear cylinder head, only 8,400 miles. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
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
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
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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11007544SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.8.8): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.8.8. Release Date: Week of August 5, 2024. New Features for Harley-Davidson vehicles: Advanced Module Replace for 2021 and later Revolution Max; 2023 and later CVO Touring; and 2024 Street Glide (FLHX), Road Glide (FLTRX). New Features for LiveWire vehicles: Updated calibrations for 2024 S2DM EV1/ EV6; 2024 S2MH EV1; and 2024 S2DM, S2MH. Changes: Added Hand Control Module (HCM) (Part No. 71500522A and 71500536A) for reflash support.
- 11005514GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1158: OIL FILTER PACKAGING AND CASE QUANTITY UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships that Harley-Davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
- 11001293SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.6.4): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.6.4. Release Date: Week of May 1, 2024. New Features for LiveWire S2DM and S2MH, 2024 Revolution Max, and 2024 Touring.
- 10254115SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models ordered after December 04, 2023 will not come with the shift drum, forks, shafts and related hardware. Models Affected: 2006-2017 Twin Cams: Dyna models 2007-2016 Twin Cams: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2007-2017 Twin Cams: Softail models 2017-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2018-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: Softail models
- 10248398SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models ordered after December 04, 2023 will not come with the shift drum, forks, shafts and related hardware. Note: Resubmission is a correction to Selected Products Section of Transaction ID 24MC44619, NHTSA ID 10248397. Models Affected by M1612 to include only: 2006-2017 Twin Cams: Dyna models 2007-2016 Twin Cams: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2007-2017 Twin Cams: Softail models 2017-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2018-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: Softail models
- 10248397SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models ordered after December 04, 2023 will not come with the shift drum, forks, shafts and related hardware.
- 10195172Noise from the cam chest area possibly accompanied by milky engine oil. Moisture can cause slight swelling in the tensioner causing it to stick in the housing. A vehicle that makes repeated short trips can have this condition because the engine does not reach normal operating temperatures, allowing condensation and moisture to build up in the engine oil.
- 10193491Noise from the cam chest area possibly accompanied by milky engine oil. Moisture can cause slight swelling in the tensioner causing it to stick in the housing. A vehicle that makes repeated short trips can have this condition because the engine does not reach normal operating temperatures, allowing condensation and moisture to build up in the engine oil.
- 10174725SERVICE BULLETIN M1330: 2006-2009 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT PARTS. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin is to inform dealers that replacement 6-speed Cruise Drive transmissions and gear packs having a spur 5th gear will be replaced by 2010 or later assemblies having a helical 5th gear. Installation of the helical gear pack in a vehicle originally equipped with a spur 5th gear causes the speedometer to become inaccurate. The speed indication in the ECM must be configured using Digital Technician II.
- 10032652Harley 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 and softail (fxd, fxdc, fxdl, fxdwg, fxdb, fxdf, fxdse, fxdse, fxst, fsxtb, fxstc, fxstd, fxcw, fxcwc, flst, flstc, flstf, flstn, flstsb, flstsc, fxstsse and fxstsse); 2009 dyna and softail (flst, flstc, flstf, flstn, flstsb, fxcw, fxcwc, fxst, fxstb, fxstc, fxd, fxdb, fxdc, fxdf, and fxdl).
- 10026802Harley-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.