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.
The worst 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
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Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Certain motorcycles were built with a condition that permits the positive battery cable to contact a weld bead on the oil tank. This may cause the weld bead to abrade through the insulation on the cable and cause an electrical short from the battery through the oil tank and oil lines.
- Risk
- This could lead to an oil leak and/or possible fire, which could result in injury or death to the rider.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a battery caddy that will protect the cable and ensure proper cable routing. This recall began on may 4, 2007. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑342‑4080.
Recall number 07V173000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Harley davidson: engine idle temperature management system. the calibration offers limited rear cylinder...
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- Harley davidson: a change to the final torque of the fork cap (part number 45419-80) and for tube plug...
- Harley davidson motorcycle: the starter fasteners may lose clamp load
- Steering stem nut/washer
What 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson softail deluxe. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency 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 was 1,000. Updated 11/06/07.l
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Questions about the 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail
Is the 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail, fewer than a typical Softail model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 07V173000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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