2007 Harley-Davidson Softail
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail. 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
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Equipment · Power train
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. *tr
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
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…
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
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.
- 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).
- 10028305Harley 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).
- 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.
- 10026281Harley 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.
- 10025364Steering 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.
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