Vehicle recall 08V357000 · July 30, 2008
Harley-Davidson Flhp, Flhpe and 10 more models
These motorcycles may experience a cracking of the fuel filter shell leading to loss of fuel pressure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Harley Davidson is recalling 47,579 my 2008 flhp, flhpe, flhr, flhrc, FLHRSE4, flht, flhtc, flhtcu, FLHTCUSE3, flhtp, flhx, and fltr motorcycles. These motorcycles may experience a cracking of the fuel filter shell leading to loss of fuel pressure. This loss of fuel pressure can cause diminished performance and, in some cases, may cause an engine stall or a no-start condition.
- Consequence
- This condition could lead to a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel filter shell free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2008. Owners may contact Harley Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
- Notes
- Harley Davidson recall no. 0135.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
- 08V357000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 30, 2008
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0135
- Owner notification
- July 31, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 47,579
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
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 Flhp (2008): 2008
- Harley-Davidson Flhpe (2008): 2008
- Harley-Davidson Flhr (2008): 2008
- Harley-Davidson Flhrc (2008): 2008
- Harley-Davidson FLHRSE4 (2008): 2008
- Harley-Davidson Flht (2008): 2008
- Harley-Davidson Flhtc (2008): 2008
- Harley-Davidson Flhtcu (2008): 2008
- Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE3 (2008): 2008
- Harley-Davidson Flhtp (2008): 2008
- Harley-Davidson Flhx (2008): 2008
- Harley-Davidson Fltr (2008): 2008
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.
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.