2007 Harley-Davidson Fltr problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe (3) · Service Brakes (1) · Power Train:manual Transmission (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (15)
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 15 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-09-20 · Engine · 17 mi“2007 harley road glide. the housing for stator fails. cracks inner primary. in some cases. the major compliant is that there is only a up grade kit that costs $479.00. not to include tax an labor. it has been known to just lock up motor. how can this not be a recall as of yet the or off is there upgrade kit!!! it's not if it happens but when!!! . i…”
2012-07-18 · Service Brakes · 75,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson fltr. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, he attempted to stop the vehicle by applying the rear brake and the vehicle would not brake. the contact was able to stop the vehicle using the frontal brake. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and the …”
2007-08-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe“excessive heat is coming up below the seat and at the foot boards during operating vehicle. i have had my pants material catch on fire once and the heat is so severe i cannot even ride the motorcycle in the summer from fear of a heat stroke. *jb…”
2007-04-27 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 896 mi“6 speed transmission on a 2007 harley davidson fltr road glide causes transmission to rattle like it has rocks in it. the entire motorcycle shakes. *jb…”
2007-04-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · 2,100 mi“2007 harley davidson fltr engine runs extremely hot. exhaust pipes under seat run extremely hot. burned fabric in pant leg while sitting normally on seat. *ak…”
2006-10-04 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · 100 mi“right side of h/d fltr very hot burned skin without touching any part of the motorcycle. *nm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.