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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 2 of 2 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
2 reports
2,850 miles · Sep 4, 2007
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTC. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT DOWNSHIFTED TO FIFTH GEAR AND THE THROTTLE REMAINED OPEN. THE DEALER STATED THAT A TAMPER-PROOF SCREW LOOSENED AND FELL OFF, WHICH CAUSED THE THROTTLE TO REMAIN OPEN. THE DEALER IS CURRENTLY REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTC. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT DOWNSHIFTED TO FIFTH GEAR AND THE THROTTLE REMAINED OPEN. THE DEALER STATED THAT A TAMPER-PROOF SCREW LOOSENED AND FELL OFF, WHICH CAUSED THE THROTTLE TO REMAIN OPEN. THE DEALER IS CURRENTLY REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 2,850.
NHTSA ODI #10201837
1,050 miles · Sep 10, 2006
Suspension
WHILE CROSSING RR TRACKS WITH RIDER ON BACK OF 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE AT APP 10 MPH THE REAR SHOCK BROKE CAUSING TAG BRACKET TO COME IN CONTACT WITH REAR TIRE. THE DEALER IS IN PROCESS OF REPAIRING PROBLEM. MY CONCERN IS THAT IF THIS HAPPENS AT HIGHER RATE OF SPEED THE BRACKET COULD CAUSE REAR TIRE TO BLOW OUT OR BRAC…
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WHILE CROSSING RR TRACKS WITH RIDER ON BACK OF 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE AT APP 10 MPH THE REAR SHOCK BROKE CAUSING TAG BRACKET TO COME IN CONTACT WITH REAR TIRE. THE DEALER IS IN PROCESS OF REPAIRING PROBLEM. MY CONCERN IS THAT IF THIS HAPPENS AT HIGHER RATE OF SPEED THE BRACKET COULD CAUSE REAR TIRE TO BLOW OUT OR BRACKET BREAK OFF CAUSING REAR FENDER TO COME IN CONTACT WITH REAR TIRE. *NM
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 & remedy
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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