2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC
0 recalls, 16 complaints - 13 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
16 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Dec 29, 2016
Incident date: Aug 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC. WHILE RIDING 75-80 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 28, 2014
Incident date: Sep 27, 2014
THE REAR BRAKE LINE (PN 40971-00A) RUBBED THE FRAME AND CLUTCH CABLE, CAUSING A HOLE TO BE CREATED. THIS IS IN THE AREA BELOW THE CAM CHEST, BEHIND THE MASTER CYLINDER, INSIDE THE FRAME ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE BRAKE LINE BLEW OUT WHEN THE REAR BRAKE WAS APPLIED. THERE WAS NO WARNING. AFTER DOING RESE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Sep 5, 2014
Incident date: Aug 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 9 MPH, THE BRAKE LAMP FAILED TO ACTIVATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAK... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 24, 2014
Incident date: Jul 23, 2014
AS I WAS SLOWING DOWN IN MY DRIVEWAY THE ENGINE, WITH OUT WARNING, MADE A LOUD METALLIC NOISE FROM THE LEFT SIDE AND LOCKED UP ALONG WITH THE REAR WHEEL. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED AT A GREATER SPEED, OR IN TRAFFIC, THE CONSEQUENCES COULD HAVE BEEN DIRE. I REMOVED THE PRIMARY COVER AND IMMEDIATEL... Read more
TIRES
Mar 19, 2013
Incident date: Mar 8, 2013
WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE (2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC) AT 57 MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT WITH NO ADVERSE ROAD CONDITIONS, THE REAR TIRE BLEW, THE RIDER FOUGHT TO KEEP THE BIKE UPRIGHT TO SLOW DOWN FOR 3-5 SECONDS, THEN LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED ON THE HIGHWAY. THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECK... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 8, 2009
Incident date: Sep 5, 2009
WHEN SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM ALL LIGHTS GO OUT BECAUSE THE 15 AMP FUSE WILL BLOW. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 8, 2009
Incident date: Sep 5, 2009
WHEN SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM ALL LIGHTS GO OUT BECAUSE THE 15 AMP FUSE WILL BLOW. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Apr 27, 2009
Incident date: Dec 27, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTC MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED HIS EXHAUST PIPE TURNED RED AFTER OVERHEATING. THE OVER HEATING IS CAUSED BY THE EXHAUST PIPE AND CYLINDER HEAD. THE DEALER IS WAITING FOR APPROVAL FROM THE REGIONAL MANAGER TO MAKE THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 5, 2008
Incident date: May 31, 2008
MY 2007 FLHTC HARLEY DAVIDSON HAS BEEN A LEMON SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN 2007. THE BIKE ALWAYS RUNS HOT DUE TO THE FACT THERE IS NO OIL PRESSURE AT TIMES. THE CPK UNIT WENT OUT AND LEAKED OIL EVERYWHERE AFTER ONE MONTH. THE FRONT PART OF THIS UNIT, WHICH WAS INSIDE THE MOTOR, WAS DAMAGED. THE DEALERSHIP ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Feb 16, 2008
Incident date: May 10, 2007
I HAVE A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE. THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF NOISE AND VIBRATION THAT COMES FROM THE TRANSMISSION IN 5TH AND 6TH GEAR. I PUT IN HEAVY 75-90 GEAR OIL AND IT GOT A LITTLE QUIETER. NOW IT SEEMS HD HAS PUT IN AN ISOLATED DRIVE SYSTEM IN THERE 08 TOURING MODELS AS STANDARD... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Aug 6, 2007
Incident date: Jul 27, 2007
I AM WRITING TO YOU BECAUSE I SENT A COMPLAINT IN THE OTHER DAY FOR SOMEONE AND HAD SEVERAL THINGS WRONG. THIS IS A MISTAKE THAT I AM SORRY FOR. I SHOULD HAVE HAD THE OTHER PERSON PROOF OVER WHAT I WAS SENDING IN. HE HAS HAD EIGHT HARLEY'S IN HIS GARAGE. THE HEAT COMES FROM THE CROSSOVER UNDER TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Aug 4, 2007
Incident date: Jul 27, 2007
PURCHASED A 2007 ULTRA CLASSIC ELECTRA GLIDE HARLEY DAVIDSON ON JULY 27. I HAD TO RETURN THE BIKE THIS WEEK AND GET MY MONEY BACK. THIS MODEL HAS A HEAT PROBLEM WHICH HARLEY DAVIDSON AND THE DEALERS ARE AWARE OF, THEY ARE SELLING THESE AND NOT LETTING THE CONSUMER KNOW ABOUT IT. ONCE YOU ARE AWAR... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Feb 9, 2007
Incident date: Jan 2, 2007
MOTOR RUNS HOT; FOUND BY USING 89 GRADE, RUNS COOLER AND BETTER. ALSO DEALER UPLOADED NEW IGNITION PROGRAM - HARLEY ISSUED A FIX. GETTING IT DONE UNDER WARRENTY. *JB GEARBOX NOISE: HARLEY USES MOTOR OIL 20-50. CHANGE IT TO FULL SYNTHETIC GEAR OIL 85-120 (OR SOMETHING NEAR). THIS QUIETENS GEAR WH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 9, 2007
Incident date: Jan 2, 2007
MOTOR RUNS HOT; FOUND BY USING 89 GRADE, RUNS COOLER AND BETTER. ALSO DEALER UPLOADED NEW IGNITION PROGRAM - HARLEY ISSUED A FIX. GETTING IT DONE UNDER WARRENTY. *JB GEARBOX NOISE: HARLEY USES MOTOR OIL 20-50. CHANGE IT TO FULL SYNTHETIC GEAR OIL 85-120 (OR SOMETHING NEAR). THIS QUIETENS GEAR WH... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oct 16, 2006
Incident date: Sep 25, 2006
2007 HD,FLHTC EXPERIENCING TRANSMISSION WHINE IN 5TH GEAR VERY LOUD ,AND CLANKING NOISE AT ALL TIMES FROM 5TH GEAR AND SIXTH GEAR. HD CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS NO HELP NOR DEALER ALTHOUGH MANY OTHER NEW OWNERS EXPERIENCING EXACT CONDITIONS. DEALER AND FACTORY SAY ITS NORMAL. OTHERS HAVE NO SYMPTOMS. NO F... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 13, 2006
Incident date: Oct 6, 2006
ENGINE CREATES EXCESSIVE HEAT MAKING THE MOTORCYCLE ALMOST UNBEARABLE TO RIDE. IF SITTING IN TRAFFIC LONG THE HEAT ALMOST BURNS THE UNDERSIDES OF BOTH THIGHS. NEUTRAL LIGHT COMES ON WHEN CHANGING GEARS, IT IS VERY DISTRACTING AT NIGHT CAUSING RIDER TO TAKE HIS EYES OFF THE ROAD. DEALER SAID ALL OF... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC
13 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
PAB1146
Dec 21, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1146: 68193-95 BULB WEDGE, FENDER TIP LAMP. Purpose: To inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. The light bulbs were used in numerous front an
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ??A?A? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ??A?A? Milwaukee-Eight gear
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ??A?A? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ??A?A? Milwaukee-Eight gear
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ??A?A? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ??A?A? Milwaukee-Eight gear
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: a?? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and a?? Milwaukee-Eight gear packs
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: a?? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and a?? Milwaukee-Eight gear packs
PAB1100
Aug 19, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1100: TWIN CAM LONGBLOCK & WARRANTY ENGINE - PROGRAM UPDATES. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of certain twin cam longblock and twin cam warranty engines are no longer supported. Instead, sho
TT451
Jan 14, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Noise from the cam chest area possibly accompanied by milky engine oil. Moisture can cause slight swelling in the tensioner causing it to stick in the housing. A vehicle that makes repeated short trips can have this condition because the en
TT451
Jan 14, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Noise from the cam chest area possibly accompanied by milky engine oil. Moisture can cause slight swelling in the tensioner causing it to stick in the housing. A vehicle that makes repeated short trips can have this condition because the en
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC across all model years (1983, 2012).
25
Total Recalls
130
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2013 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 9 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 23 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 17 | View |
| 2007 (current) | 0 | 16 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |