2007 Harley-Davidson Fxst Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxst has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 52,240 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 07V173000 2007-04-26 52,240 affected
Defect

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

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
TIRES:SIDEWALL
1
Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 harley davidson fxsbse breakout motorcycle (n/a). The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph and attempting to pass another vehicle, the motorcycle suddenly stalled. The contact indicated that the motorcycle had also experienced hesitation and…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2014-06-11

“I own a 2007 harley davidson fxst softail motorcycle. The motorcycle was in my possession for ten months when I noticed a dry rot on the side wall of the front tire. The rear tire is in great condition, with no dry rot at all. I keep my motorcycle serviced and maintained continuously. The tire…”

TIRES:SIDEWALL · reported 2007-09-09
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 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxst as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.