2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDC
1 recalls, 10 complaints - 15 TSBs
07V535000 Nov 20, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES BUILT AND SHIPPED TO CALIFORNIA, THE CATALYTIC MUFFLER PROTECTIVE HEAT SHIELD WAS NOT INSTALLED. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW DIRECT CONTACT WITH THIS MUFFLER AND CAUSE INJURY.
Consequence
IF CONTACT OCCURS WHILE RIDING, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, LEADING TO INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE HEAT SHIELDS TO THE MUFFLERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 9, 2024
Incident date: Dec 8, 2024
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? I was driving and the car completely shut down- I could not use my brakes or accelerate. I had to pull along the road in ongoing traffic to coast to a stop. I lost all control. How was your safety or ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 9, 2024
Incident date: Dec 8, 2024
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? I was driving and the car completely shut down- I could not use my brakes or accelerate. I had to pull along the road in ongoing traffic to coast to a stop. I lost all control. How was your safety or ... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 18, 2014
Incident date: Jul 30, 2010
MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TO EXHIBIT NOISE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND REAR WHEEL BEGAN LOSING TREAD AT ALARMING RATE. AFTER PROPPING THE MOTORCYCLE UP AND REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL TO REPLACE THE TIRE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAD BEGUN TO DETERIORATE. LEFT SIDE BEARING WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 10, 2011
Incident date: Jun 3, 2011
THE GAS GAUGE FAILED THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS PART HAS FAILED ON MY MOTORCYCLE. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS IN JULY 2009 WHICH THEY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE GAUGE GIVES FALSE READINGS, IT WILL SHOW FULL AND VARIOUS OTHER READINGS REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK. FOR EXAMPLE I FI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 10, 2011
Incident date: Jun 3, 2011
THE GAS GAUGE FAILED THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS PART HAS FAILED ON MY MOTORCYCLE. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS IN JULY 2009 WHICH THEY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE GAUGE GIVES FALSE READINGS, IT WILL SHOW FULL AND VARIOUS OTHER READINGS REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK. FOR EXAMPLE I FI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 10, 2011
Incident date: Jul 9, 2011
CRUISING AT 40 MPH AND APPLIED REAR AND FRONT BRAKES. THERE WAS NO TENSION WHEN APPLIED CONTINUED A QUARTER MILE AND TURNED ONTO STREET OF MY HOUSE APPLIED BRAKES AND THERE WAS NO REAR BRAKE RESPONSE. UPON STOPPING IN MY DRIVEWAY USING THE FRONT BRAKES, I GOT OFF THE BIKE AND THERE WAS A FIRE AT THE... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 10, 2011
Incident date: Jul 9, 2011
CRUISING AT 40 MPH AND APPLIED REAR AND FRONT BRAKES. THERE WAS NO TENSION WHEN APPLIED CONTINUED A QUARTER MILE AND TURNED ONTO STREET OF MY HOUSE APPLIED BRAKES AND THERE WAS NO REAR BRAKE RESPONSE. UPON STOPPING IN MY DRIVEWAY USING THE FRONT BRAKES, I GOT OFF THE BIKE AND THERE WAS A FIRE AT THE... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Jun 8, 2010
Incident date: Apr 26, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROCKER FXCW MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BOLTS SUPPORTING THE DRIVE SPROCKETS TO ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 20, 2008
Incident date: Jun 13, 2008
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES. THE PLASTIC FUEL FILTER HOUSING HAS PLASTIC LATCHES THAT ATTACH IT TO THE FUEL PUMP AND THE LATCHES ARE BREAKING ON HUNDREDS OF 2008 MOTORCYCLES, TO THE POINT THE PART HAS BEEN ON BACKORDER FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW. I HAVE A 2008 FLHX 105 ANNIVERSARY STREET GLIDE, WH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Jun 20, 2008
Incident date: Jun 13, 2008
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES. THE PLASTIC FUEL FILTER HOUSING HAS PLASTIC LATCHES THAT ATTACH IT TO THE FUEL PUMP AND THE LATCHES ARE BREAKING ON HUNDREDS OF 2008 MOTORCYCLES, TO THE POINT THE PART HAS BEEN ON BACKORDER FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW. I HAVE A 2008 FLHX 105 ANNIVERSARY STREET GLIDE, WH... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDC
15 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 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
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
M1328
Feb 24, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SERVICE BULLETIN M1328: FUEL FILLER NECK EMISSIONS RECALL 0613. PURPOSE: Harley-Davidson Motor Company has determined that upon exposure to certain types of fuel formulations and/or high ambient temperatures the gas cap may develop a fitmen
M1328
Feb 24, 2021
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SERVICE BULLETIN M1328: FUEL FILLER NECK EMISSIONS RECALL 0613. PURPOSE: Harley-Davidson Motor Company has determined that upon exposure to certain types of fuel formulations and/or high ambient temperatures the gas cap may develop a fitmen
M1328
Feb 24, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1328: FUEL FILLER NECK EMISSIONS RECALL 0613. PURPOSE: Harley-Davidson Motor Company has determined that upon exposure to certain types of fuel formulations and/or high ambient temperatures the gas cap may develop a fitmen
M1493
Aug 23, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SERVICE BULLETIN M1493: FUEL CAPS AND CUP CHANGE. REVISION. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson is making a fuel tank running change on side fill Touring, Police Touring, Touring CVO, Trike and all Softail? and Sport
1HD-M5D3X-11
Oct 4, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1296A: TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT CHECKING AND FILLING PROCEDURES. REVISION. Purpose: This bulletin is being revised to inform dealers that the transmission lubricant check and fill procedures have been updated. This should
SB-M-1220
Dec 8, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HARLEY DAVIDSON: ENGINE IDLE TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. THE CALIBRATION OFFERS LIMITED REAR CYLINDER COOLING WITH THE MOTORCYCLE STOPPED WHILE THE ENGINE IS LEFT AT IDLE ONCE THE TEMPERATURE THRESHOLD IS EXCEEDED. MODELS 2007-08 DYNA A
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDC - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDC across all model years (2005, 2009).
6
Total Recalls
28
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths