How many recalls does the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse2 have?

The 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse2 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse2 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse2?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse2 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse2 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 11,005 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 09V211000 2009-06-10 11,005 affected

Defect

HARLEY DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 11,005 FLSTSB, FXSTSSE2, AND FXSTSSE3 MY 2008 AND 2009 MOTORCYCLES. THE ACORN STUD AT THE BRAKE REACTION LINK MAY FALL OUT DURING USE.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE FRONT BRAKE AND FENDER ASSEMBLY WOULD NO LONGER BE ADEQUATELY RETAINED. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH AND POTENTIAL INJURY TO OR DEATH OF THE RIDER.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ACORN STUD WITH A NEW ACORN STUD AND RETAINING CLIP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 harley davidson fxstsse2 motorcycle. While driving less than 55 mph, the contact applied the brakes and the front end of the vehicle began shaking violently. The failure caused a crash. He blacked out upon impact and sustained minor injuries, scratches, and abrasions on…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2009-01-21

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 Fxstsse2 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.