Does the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Harley-Davidson been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Harley-Davidson dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2 recalls, newest first

June 10, 2009NHTSA 09V21100011,005 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Hydraulic1
Service brakes1

Other Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2 years

2008 (1)

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Questions

Does the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.