Vehicle recall 08V659000 · December 15, 2008
Harley-Davidson FXD, Fxdb and 3 more models
The jiffy stand spring anchor may have been built with a defective weld that may allow the jiffy stand assembly to not retract as intended.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Harley-davidson is recalling 3,285 my 2009 fxd, fxdf, fxdc, fxdl, and fxdb motorcycles. The jiffy stand spring anchor may have been built with a defective weld that may allow the jiffy stand assembly to not retract as intended.
- Consequence
- This condition could lead to a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the original jiffy stand spring anchor and replace it with a new spring anchor free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about December 22, 2008. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
- Notes
- Harley-davidson recall no. 0137.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
- 08V659000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 15, 2008
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0137
- Owner notification
- December 22, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,285
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand
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 FXD (2009): 2009
- Harley-Davidson Fxdb (2009): 2009
- Harley-Davidson Fxdc (2009): 2009
- Harley-Davidson Fxdf (2009): 2009
- Harley-Davidson Fxdl (2009): 2009
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