Vehicle recall 07V173000 · April 26, 2007
Harley-Davidson Flstc, Flstf and 8 more models
Certain motorcycles were built with a condition that permits the positive battery cable to contact a weld bead on the oil tank.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- Harley-davidson recall no. 0130.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V173000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 26, 2007
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0130
- Owner notification
- May 4, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 52,240
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Harley-Davidson Flstc (2007): 2007
- Harley-Davidson Flstf (2007): 2007
- Harley-Davidson Flstn (2007): 2007
- Harley-Davidson Flstsc (2007): 2007
- Harley-Davidson Fxst (2007): 2007
- Harley-Davidson Fxstb (2007): 2007
- Harley-Davidson Fxstc (2007): 2007
- Harley-Davidson Fxstd (2007): 2007
- Harley-Davidson Fxstsse (2007): 2007
- Harley-Davidson Softail (2007): 2007
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