The 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdc has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 538 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING07V5350002007-11-20538 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
1fires
WHEELS
1
Total complaints10
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The rear brake light switch failed. Yes it is available for inspection - i’ll hold onto the part after repair. My safety was put at risk when the switch failed causing a leak in brake fluid and a loss of pressure in the pedal. Losing my rear break functionality entirely. Then the leaking brake…”
“The rear brake light switch failed. Yes it is available for inspection - i’ll hold onto the part after repair. My safety was put at risk when the switch failed causing a leak in brake fluid and a loss of pressure in the pedal. Losing my rear break functionality entirely. Then the leaking brake…”
“Cruising at 40 mph and applied rear and front brakes. There was no tension when applied continued a quarter mile and turned onto street of my house applied brakes and there was no rear brake response. Upon stopping in my driveway using the front brakes, I got off the bike and there was a fire at…”
“Cruising at 40 mph and applied rear and front brakes. There was no tension when applied continued a quarter mile and turned onto street of my house applied brakes and there was no rear brake response. Upon stopping in my driveway using the front brakes, I got off the bike and there was a fire at…”
“The gas gauge failed this is the second time that this part has failed on my motorcycle. The first incident was in july 2009 which they replaced under warranty. The gauge gives false readings, it will show full and various other readings regardless of the amount of fuel in the tank. For example I…”
“The gas gauge failed this is the second time that this part has failed on my motorcycle. The first incident was in july 2009 which they replaced under warranty. The gauge gives false readings, it will show full and various other readings regardless of the amount of fuel in the tank. For example I…”
“Motorcycle began to exhibit noise at various speeds and rear wheel began losing tread at alarming rate. After propping the motorcycle up and removing the rear wheel to replace the tire, it was discovered that both rear wheel bearings had begun to deteriorate. Left side bearing was almost…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 harley davidson rocker fxcw motorcycle. The contact stated that while accelerating at approximate speeds of 50 mph, the vehicle lost all power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs. The dealer stated that the bolts supporting the drive sprockets…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE08043 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…
InvestigationPE08043 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…
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 Fxdc as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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