2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Electrical system
What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. 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.
What could happen: THIS COULD LEAD TO AN OIL LEAK AND/OR POSSIBLE FIRE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
The fix: 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2007 FLSTN.
- Book a repair at any authorized Harley-Davidson dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 07V173000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-414-342-4080.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
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: 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.
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.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- Portable jump starter
- 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (4), Transmission / drivetrain (2), Electrical system (1), Fuel system (1), Gasoline (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (6)
10/08/2014 · Electrical system
AFTER COMING TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN, MY WIFE WENT TO ADJUST THE SIDE MIRROR AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. INITIAL ATTEMPT TO RESTART THE BIKE HAD NO RESPONSE, BUT AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS THE BIKE STARTED. THE RIDE COMPLETED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT, BUT WHEN I TRIED TO RESTART THE BIKE THE FOLLOWING DAY THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE BIKE WAS TRAILERED TO A LOC…
08/16/2011 · Fuel system
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR HOUSING. THIS COMPONENT IS SHARED WITH OTHER HARLEY DAVIDSON MODELS WITH FUEL INJECTION. *KB
12/26/2007 · Engine
TOO MUCH HEAT COMING FROM MOTORCYCLE TO RIDE, MUST HAVE SOME KIND OF HEAT SHIELD. *TR
09/24/2007 · Engine
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTN, 96B MOTOR, FACTORY NEW, 277 MILES ON ODOMETER, NO AFTERMARKET PARTS: EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF MOTOR, EXCESSIVE MOTOR HEAT, HARSH / LOUD, METAL TO METAL TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT, AND SECONDARY TRANSMISSION GEAR METAL TO METAL CLUNK WHILE ROLLING OUT CLUTCH IN 1ST & 2ND GEARS. POSSIBLE PINION GEAR DAMAGE AND PINION / MAIN SHAFT…
08/27/2007 · Engine
- WHILE RIDING 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE, BIKE IS SHUTTING DOWN WHILE IN GEAR. - MOTORCYCLE LOSES THE ABILITY TO SHIFT WITHOUT THE BIKE RUNNING. THIS HAPPENING WHILE IN VARIOUS RIDING SITUATIONS. - HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP WHERE BOUGHT. THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND OR FIX IT. *JB -
08/07/2007 · Engine
HOT RUNNING ENGINE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. HARD, METAL TO METAL HIT ON ENGAGEMENT OF STARTER AND TRANSMISSION ON START-UPS. HARD, METAL TO METAL HIT ON INITIAL SHIFTING TO FIRST GEAR FROM NEUTRAL AND ON START-UP.*JB