2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse 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 FXSTSSE.
- 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 Fxstsse owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (4), Brakes (1), Electrical system (1), Equipment (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)
07/29/2020 · 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, DUNCANSVILLE, PA 16635, WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE.…
10/21/2010 · 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 WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVIS…
11/09/2007 · Engine
MY 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 110 CU IN MOTOR HAS A WARPED REAR CYLINDER HEAD, ONLY 8,400 MILES. *TR
10/20/2007 · Engine
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 MO…
09/24/2007 · Engine
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
09/21/2007 · Engine
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