The 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstf has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 52,240 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Complaints by component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
5
2crashes1injuries
STRUCTURE
3
1crashes1injuries
WHEELS
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
1
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
1injuries
STEERING
1
SUSPENSION
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints16
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson flstf. The contact stated that front and rear tires would scrape against the frame of the vehicle since the tire lost tread. The tire failure also caused the vehicle to shake violently while driving. The tires were replaced numerous times, but the…”
“When loosing my grip on the handle bar, at approximately 35 mph, the front end wobbles. If I take one hand off the grip at a steady speed the front end wobbles more. I also notice the wobble is worse on deceleration. I can feel the front end at 30 - 55 mph and the longer I let loose my grip the…”
“When loosing my grip on the handle bar, at approximately 35 mph, the front end wobbles. If I take one hand off the grip at a steady speed the front end wobbles more. I also notice the wobble is worse on deceleration. I can feel the front end at 30 - 55 mph and the longer I let loose my grip the…”
“When loosing my grip on the handle bar, at approximately 35 mph, the front end wobbles. If I take one hand off the grip at a steady speed the front end wobbles more. I also notice the wobble is worse on deceleration. I can feel the front end at 30 - 55 mph and the longer I let loose my grip the…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley-davidson flstf. While driving approximately 40 mph, the ignition switch began to smoke along with sparks. The switch was located on top of the fuel tank. The engine stalled and then all of the lights turned off. He was able to safely pull to the side of the road.…”
“2007 harley-davidson motor company harley davidson flstf on my 2007 harley-davidson fatboy, the front axle tilts/leans to the right side of the bike. This has done two things. First, it has reduced the amount of tread that is available for making right hand turns. Secondly, and most importantly it…”
“2007 harley davidson fatboy flstf motorcycle was manufactured with misaligned front wheel. *tr”
“On my 2007 harley-davidson fatboy, the front axle tilts/leans to the right side of the bike. This has done two things. First, it has reduced the amount of tread that is available for making right hand turns. Secondly, and most importantly it is wearing only on the right side of the tire. The tire…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstf as of
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