CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (8 reports).
2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg recalls
Most common 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
What owners report
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON NIGHT ROD SPECIAL REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IS LOCATED 1/2" FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THIS SWITCH GETS HOT AND MELTS THE SWITCH ALLOWING ALL THE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT AND CREATE A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE REAR BRAKE. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
MY GAS GAUGE HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. IT WILL GO TO EMPTY AND STAY THERE WITH 1/2 TANK OF GAS, UNTIL I CUT THE POWER OF AND BACK ON IT WILL RESET TO I/2 TANKS FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. HAVE REPLACED SENDING UNTIL 3 TIME . HARLEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN ON ALL V-ROD SINCE 2003 THE FIRST YEAR THEY CAME OUT. NEED SOMEONE HELP. IF IT WAS A CAR THE WOULD HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM WITH A RECALL. I HAVE HAD TO WALL ONE TIME TO GET GAS. *TR
MY 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON NIGHT ROD VROD. FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. IT HASN'T WORKED SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT THE BIKE. THERE ARE MORE BROKEN GAUGES THAN WORKING ONES ON THIS MODEL OF BIKE. HARLEY THROWS RANDOM PARTS AND NEVER FIXES THE REAL PROBLEM. *TR
BRAND: HARLEY DAVIDSON. MODEL: XR1200 (NEW MODEL NOT REPORTED IN YOUR MODEL LIST). CRASH WITH INJURIES. FRONT BRAKES FAILURE BY LOCK-UP ON A NEW HD XR1200 OWNED BY HD AND LENT TO ME FOR A DEMO-RIDE (OR TEST). THE MAIN WITNESS HAS STATED IN WRITING THAT HE HAS CHECKED AND DOUBLE-CHECKED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL WAS STILL BLOCKED BY THE FRONT BRAKES EVEN AFTER THE CRASH. THERE IS ALSO A POLICE REPORT WITH PICS, AND A MEDICAL REPORT WITH XRAYS. ALL THE DOCUMENTS ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL. *TR
FUEL FILTER CANISTER FAILURE FOR 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC. BIKE HAS A BUILD DATE OF 09/07. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON THE EARLY MODEL O8'S AND HARLEY IS NOT DOING ANYTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. YET THEY HAVE UPDATED THE FILTER CANISTER. THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS FAILURES. THESE HAVE BEEN NOTED ON THE VARIOUS HARLEY DAVIDSON FORUM WEBSITES. MANY RIDERS LIKE MYSELF ARE TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH AND REPLACING CANISTER BEFORE IT FAILS AND LEAVES THE RIDER STRANDED OR WORSE IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. IT ONLY FAILS ONCE. DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN IT FAILS, THIS COULD HAVE DEADLY EFFECT ON RIDER. CORRECTED PROBLEM BY BUYING NEW UPDATED CANISTER AND REPLACING OLD ONE. UPON INSPECTION O
2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg questions
Does the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (8), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Equipment (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg has been fixed?
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