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2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL

1 recalls, 3 complaints - 6 TSBs

07V173000 Apr 26, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
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.
52,240 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES1
POWER TRAIN1
EQUIPMENT1
POWER TRAIN Jun 20, 2010
Incident date: Jun 19, 2010
WHILE DRIVING A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON NIGHT TRAIN. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT ON HIGHWAY 12 IN BURBANK, WA. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, AND I GAVE THROTTLE, THE DRIVE BELT AND THE DRIVE TRAIN WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE REAR HUG PULLED OUT. WITH 3 BOLTS SHEERED OFF LAYING ON THE GROUND. LUCKILY WITH H... Read more
EQUIPMENT Jun 20, 2010
Incident date: Jun 19, 2010
WHILE DRIVING A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON NIGHT TRAIN. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT ON HIGHWAY 12 IN BURBANK, WA. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, AND I GAVE THROTTLE, THE DRIVE BELT AND THE DRIVE TRAIN WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE REAR HUG PULLED OUT. WITH 3 BOLTS SHEERED OFF LAYING ON THE GROUND. LUCKILY WITH H... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Oct 24, 2007
Incident date: May 8, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL DELUXE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V173000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES) ON MAY 8 2007. HE CALLED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR APPOINTMENT AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL

6 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
010000 STEERING1
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY1
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
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
M-1186 Oct 30, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE: REFINEMENT TO THE ECM CALIBRATION FOR 2007 BIG TWIN MODEL WILL SMOOTH THE TORQUE CURVE APPLICATION IN A MANNER THAT MINIMIZES HIGH SHOCK LOADS TO DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS, WHICH COULD CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE. *P
M-1186 Oct 30, 2008
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE: REFINEMENT TO THE ECM CALIBRATION FOR 2007 BIG TWIN MODEL WILL SMOOTH THE TORQUE CURVE APPLICATION IN A MANNER THAT MINIMIZES HIGH SHOCK LOADS TO DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS, WHICH COULD CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE. *P
M-1233 Oct 20, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
HARLEY DAVIDSON: A CHANGE TO THE FINAL TORQUE OF THE FORK CAP (PART NUMBER 45419-80) AND FOR TUBE PLUG (PART NUMBER 45838-77). THE NEW TORQUE FOR BOTH PARTS IS 60-70 FT LBS (81.3-94.9NM). *PE
M-1231 Sep 26, 2008
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE: THE STARTER FASTENERS MAY LOSE CLAMP LOAD. THIS CAN CAUSE THE STARTER TO LOOSEN AND LEAD TO POOR GROUND CONTACT RESULTING IN POOR STARTING AS WELL AS POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO STARTER. *PE
M-1215B Jan 29, 2008
010000 STEERING
STEERING STEM NUT/WASHER. THIS BULLETIN IS TO INFORM DEALERS OF UPDATED PARTS AND SERVICE PROCEDURES TO ELIMINATE LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD ON UPPER STEERING STEM NUT. *PE

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL across all model years (1995, 2012).

12 Total Recalls
54 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2013 0 1 View
2012 1 4 View
2011 1 3 View
2010 0 1 View
2008 0 2 View
2007 (current) 1 3
2005 3 4 View
2004 1 4 View
2003 0 8 View
2002 0 5 View
2001 0 2 View
2000 0 7 View
1999 1 0 View
1998 1 3 View
1997 1 1 View
1996 1 3 View
1995 1 3 View

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