The 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstb has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 52,240 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
1
POWER TRAIN
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
1
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
WHEELS:RIM
1
Total complaints7
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 fxstb. While parked, the contact removed a rear wheel to replace the tire and noticed that the shoulder of the hub was worn down around its center. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no defect. The vehicle was not…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson fxstb. While parked, the contact removed a rear wheel to replace the tire and noticed that the shoulder of the hub was worn down around its center. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no defect. The vehicle was not…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson fxstb motorcycle. The contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 30 mph, the running and brake lights failed. The contact made repairs to the vehicle and found the entire brake light assembly needed replacement. The manufacturer was contacted…”
“After recently purchasing a new motor vehicle with only (8) miles the (cylinder head failed after 229 miles driven)......no parts are available still up to this present time. *tr”
“New 2007 harley davidson fxstb with excessive heat. Unbearable on warm days. Also a loud rattle coming from the drive train. The high heat is not only damaging the motor it more importantly damages the rider and passenger. The fix offered by harley is to buy $1500 of upgrades. This is a problem…”
“New 2007 harley davidson fxstb with excessive heat. Unbearable on warm days. Also a loud rattle coming from the drive train. The high heat is not only damaging the motor it more importantly damages the rider and passenger. The fix offered by harley is to buy $1500 of upgrades. This is a problem…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson fxstb. While traveling 65 mph, the contact struck a bump in the road and the suspension bottomed out. The bump caused the rear license plate and bracket to make contact with the rear tire. He was able to maintain control of the vehicle. The dealer put a…”
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 Fxstb as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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