2007 Harley-Davidson Flhtc problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:manual Transmission (3) · Power Train (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (13)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-16 · M1684 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1684: market specific battery introduction. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new original equipment (oe) vehicle production and in the parts and accessories (p&a) catalog. availability of the new absorbed glass mat (ag
Vehicle Speed Control 2025-01-24 · M1650 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1650: milwaukee eight and twin cam camshaft drive gear retention kit changes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that changes have been made to the camshaft drive gear retention kit and service proceduresfor the milwaukee-eight and twin cam applications. in an effort to increas
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-12 · M1555 · Warranty Program/Extension
service bulletin m1555 (rev e): battery warranty guidelines. purpose: revision e. added: added procedures for the dca-8000 e battery tester.* updated: all sections. this bulletin informs the dealership network that harley-davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.8.8): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.8.8. release date: week of august 5
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-10 · PAB1158 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin pab1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update. purpose: to inform dealerships that harley-davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-01 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.6.4): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.6.4. release date: week
Showing the 6 most recent of 13 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-12-29 · Power Train · 60,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley-davidson flhtc. while riding 75-80 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the transmission. the dealer diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the motorcycle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. updated 04/06/17 lj *tr…”
2014-09-28 · Service Brakes · 35,000 mi“the rear brake line (pn 40971-00a) rubbed the frame and clutch cable, causing a hole to be created. this is in the area below the cam chest, behind the master cylinder, inside the frame on the right side. the brake line blew out when the rear brake was applied. there was no warning. after doing research, i found this to be a common problem. *tr…”
2014-09-05 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch · 43,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson flhtc. the contact stated that while driving at 9 mph, the brake lamp failed to activate when the brake pedal was depressed. the contact mentioned that the brake lamp switch was melted. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake light switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle …”
2014-07-24 · Power Train · 27,737 mi“as i was slowing down in my driveway the engine, with out warning, made a loud metallic noise from the left side and locked up along with the rear wheel. if this would have happened at a greater speed, or in traffic, the consequences could have been dire. i removed the primary cover and immediately notice a large piece of steel had gotten jammed …”
2013-03-19 · Tires · 7,600 mi · 💥 crash“while riding the motorcycle (2007 harley davidson heritage softail classic) at 57 mph on dry pavement with no adverse road conditions, the rear tire blew, the rider fought to keep the bike upright to slow down for 3-5 seconds, then lost control and crashed on the highway. the tire pressure was checked to proper inflation 30 minutes before the blowo…”
2009-09-08 · Exterior Lighting · 17,000 mi“when switch to high beam all lights go out because the 15 amp fuse will blow. *tr…”
2009-04-27 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 2,800 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson flhtc motorcycle. the contact stated his exhaust pipe turned red after overheating. the over heating is caused by the exhaust pipe and cylinder head. the dealer is waiting for approval from the regional manager to make the repairs. the failure mileage was 2,800.…”
2008-06-05 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 3,200 mi“my 2007 flhtc harley davidson has been a lemon since i bought it in 2007. the bike always runs hot due to the fact there is no oil pressure at times. the cpk unit went out and leaked oil everywhere after one month. the front part of this unit, which was inside the motor, was damaged. the dealership said something had to have hit it. instead of tear…”
2008-02-16 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 25 mi“i have a 2007 harley davidson electra glide. there is an excessive amount of noise and vibration that comes from the transmission in 5th and 6th gear. i put in heavy 75-90 gear oil and it got a little quieter. now it seems hd has put in an isolated drive system in there 08 touring models as standard equipment. you can purchase the unit for $305.00 …”
2007-08-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe“i am writing to you because i sent a complaint in the other day for someone and had several things wrong. this is a mistake that i am sorry for. i should have had the other person proof over what i was sending in. he has had eight harley's in his garage. the heat comes from the crossover under the seat. also, in the component information, the on…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.