The 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 52,240 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 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
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints6
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 fxstsse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the pressure switch for the braking system failed causing a brake fluid leak. The motorcycle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Roundhouse harley-davidson 495 municipal dr,…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson fxstsse motorcycle. The contact was driving 60 mph when the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle yet the failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was kept for two days yet the…”
“My 2007 harley-davidson 110 cu in motor has a warped rear cylinder head, only 8,400 miles. *tr”
“1. Overheating 2. On going oil leak 3. Noisy engine engine overheats, since purchase the engine has had an ongoing oil leak in the rear cylinder, gaskets have been replaced, rear cyclinder replaced and engine dye tested. To this date problem is still ongoing. Engine has over abundance of noise,…”
“The new 110 cubic inch screaming eagle harley davidson engine nomal riding conditions cylinder head gasket leaking oil down back of cylinder as well as front cylinder in for second repair for same issue, engine has knocking sound also. *tr”
“Excessive heat from motor making the motorcycle uncomfortable to ride oil temps reaching 260 degrees in oil tank that is under the seat resulting in legs and lower extremity discomfort. Dealer has returned the bike two times and installed a harley davidson sert and new exhaust and the heat is…”
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 Fxstsse as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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