2007 Harley-Davidson Softail Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Softail?

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

2007 Harley-Davidson Softail recalls

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables

Recall 07V173Apr 26, 200752,240 vehicles affected

Most common 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1
Power Train1
Equipment1

What owners report

2010-06-20, Power Train
WHILE DRIVING A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON NIGHT TRAIN. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT ON HIGHWAY 12 IN BURBANK, WA. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, AND I GAVE THROTTLE, THE DRIVE BELT AND THE DRIVE TRAIN WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE REAR HUG PULLED OUT. WITH 3 BOLTS SHEERED OFF LAYING ON THE GROUND. LUCKILY WITH HELP I WAS ABLE TO WHEEL IT OFF TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT ANY BODY GETTING HURT. *TR
2007-10-24, Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL DELUXE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V173000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES) ON MAY 8 2007. HE CALLED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR APPOINTMENT AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL HIS VEHICLE REACHED 2,500 MILES. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WOULD NOT CATCH FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPAIRED BY ANOTHER DEALER. HIS VEHICLE HAS YET TO CATCH FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE ENGINE SIZE, TRANSMISSION TYPE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE W

2007 Harley-Davidson Softail questions

Does the 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Power Train (1), Equipment (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail 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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