2008 Harley-Davidson Fxd Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxd has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 538 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 07V535000 2007-11-20 538 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES BUILT AND SHIPPED TO CALIFORNIA, THE CATALYTIC MUFFLER PROTECTIVE HEAT SHIELD WAS NOT INSTALLED. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW DIRECT CONTACT WITH THIS MUFFLER AND CAUSE INJURY.

Consequence

IF CONTACT OCCURS WHILE RIDING, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, LEADING TO INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE HEAT SHIELDS TO THE MUFFLERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
Total complaints7

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“2008 harley davidson fxd dyna super glyde. Consumer writes in regards to wheel bearing problems *tgw the consumer stated at 8368 miles, the rear wheel bearing failed. The mechanic informed the consumer it was a common problem with all the 2008 and newer models. The consumer stated the manufacturer…”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 2011-05-02

“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 harley davidson night rider special motorcycle (na). While driving 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly ran out of fuel. The contact stated that the fuel gauge indicated that the tank was full. The failure had occurred since april 2008. The vehicle was taken to an authorized…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2008-08-15

“My brand new 2008 harley davidson night rod (vrscd) came with a faulty fuel gauge (sender). Took it into the dealership for a warranty replacement. The gauge (sender) was replaced, but the problem continued. The gauge displays incorrectly all the time. I'm resorting to resetting the trip odometer…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2008-07-10

“Fuel pump on 2008 harley ultra classic caused pipes to get so hot ( glowing red )when I checked oil level the rag I was using caught on fire. Also the pipes are now really discolored and harley won't replace them back to original condition. They won't even change the oil that I'm sure was broken…”

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER · reported 2008-06-25

“The "top plate assembly" part # 75076-08 on my 2008 harley davidson road king classic failed. The fuel filter housing in this assembly cracked and the motorcycle suddenly and abruptly lost power in traffic. This vehicle has approximately 2,100 miles and 9 months of use since new. There have been…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2008-06-05

“Rear brakes squeal on brand new 2008 harley davidson flhtc: vehicle choices were not sufficient to list this model. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2008-05-30

“Uncontrollable idle, harley davidson fly by wire throttle. Idle intermittently will go above 1800 rpm. A factory known issue with no permanent repair or replacement. I have had this bike 2 months now it it has happened at least 8 times. Dealership said it was how I turned my bike off. They said to…”

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER · reported 2008-05-07

Defect investigations

Investigation PE08043 Opened 2008-07-17 · closed 2008-08-08

MOTORCYCLE STALLING

THE SUBJECT FUEL FILTER HOUSING (P/N 62229-08) CRACKS, RESULTING IN SUDDEN ENGINE STALL DUE TO UNREGULATED FUEL PRESSURE.HARLEY-DAVIDSON HAS MODIFIED THE HOUSING WITH A NEW PART NUMBER 62229-08A.SHORTLY AFTER OPENING THIS PE, ODI RECEIVED HARLEY'S DEFECT NOTIFICATION INDICATING THAT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE BEING…

Investigation PE08043 Opened 2008-07-17 · closed 2008-08-08

MOTORCYCLE STALLING

THE SUBJECT FUEL FILTER HOUSING (P/N 62229-08) CRACKS, RESULTING IN SUDDEN ENGINE STALL DUE TO UNREGULATED FUEL PRESSURE.HARLEY-DAVIDSON HAS MODIFIED THE HOUSING WITH A NEW PART NUMBER 62229-08A.SHORTLY AFTER OPENING THIS PE, ODI RECEIVED HARLEY'S DEFECT NOTIFICATION INDICATING THAT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE BEING…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxd as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.