2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your FXSTSSE2?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2 recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Recall 09V211Jun 10, 200911,005 vehicles affected

Most common 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

2009-06-09, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTSSE2 MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 55 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE CAUSED A CRASH. HE BLACKED OUT UPON IMPACT AND SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, SCRATCHES, AND ABRASIONS ON BOTH KNEES AND HEAD. HE ALSO SUFFERED A HAIRLINE FRACTURE BEHIND HIS KNEES. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DESTROYED WITH $20,000 WORTH OF DAMAGES. THE INSURANCE COMPANY COVERED THE COSTS. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, WHICH STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE HAD BRAKING ISSUES AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH AND/OR DEATH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS LESS THAN 2,5

2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2 questions

Does the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

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

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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