NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1998–2011

Harley-Davidson FLSTF recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 34 owner complaints for the Harley-Davidson FLSTF, covering model years 1998 to 2011. The 2007 model year drew the most complaints (11), and Wheels is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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3 recall campaigns on file
34 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
14 model years with data (1998–2011)

most complaints: 2007 (11 for that model year)
top component: Wheels (10 complaints)
latest recall 07V173000 (reported Apr 26, 2007)

3 complaints reporting a crash (8.8%)
1 complaint reporting a fire (2.9%)
2 complaints reporting an injury (5.9%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Harley-Davidson FLSTF complaints by model year

11 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2007 model year has the most complaints: 11 of 34, or 32.4%. Next come 2000 (5) and 2001 (3). The fewest are for 2008, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Harley-Davidson FLSTF complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Harley-Davidson FLSTF complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
1998	1	0	0	0
2000	5	0	0	0
2001	3	1	0	0
2002	2	0	0	0
2005	2	0	0	0
2006	2	0	0	0
2007	11	2	1	2
2008	1	0	0	0
2009	2	0	0	0
2010	3	0	0	0
2011	2	0	0	0
All model years	34	3	1	2

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Harley-Davidson FLSTF components

top 12 · NHTSA categories

Wheels is the component named most often, in 10 complaints (29.4% of all 34), followed by Engine and Engine Cooling (7) and Suspension (6).

Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FLSTF complaints (top 12)

Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FLSTF complaints (top 12)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Wheels	10	29.4%
Engine and Engine Cooling	7	20.6%
Suspension	6	17.6%
Power Train	4	11.8%
Structure	4	11.8%
Unknown or Other	4	11.8%
Electrical System	2	5.9%
Fuel System, Gasoline	2	5.9%
Seats	2	5.9%
Fuel/Propulsion System	1	2.9%
Steering	1	2.9%
Tires	1	2.9%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Harley-Davidson FLSTF recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name FLSTF, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 1999 to 2007. 6 model years tie for the most campaigns (1 each).

3 recall campaigns

Harley-Davidson FLSTF recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
1990s										1999: 1 campaign
2000s	2000: no campaigns	2001: no campaigns	2002: 1 campaign	2003: 1 campaign	2004: 1 campaign	2005: 1 campaign	2006: no campaigns	2007: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 07V173000
Reported Apr 26, 2007
Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery › Cables
Model year 2007
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 05V151000
Reported Apr 14, 2005
Equipment › Other › Labels
Model years 2002–2005
Certain softail motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' The VIN/certification label contains incorrect tire size and inflation pressures for the front wheel. The label states the tire size is MT90B21 and the inflation pressure as 30 psi, whereas the correct tire size is MT90B16, and the correct inflation pressure is 36 psi.
Consequence:
The certification label is incorrect giving improper information.
Remedy:
Harley- davidson will mail instructions along with corrected federal certification label. If an owner so desires, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on June 6, 2005. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 99V200000
Reported Jul 23, 1999
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Model year 1999
Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent fitting that could be plugged allowing the carburetor to overflow fuel.
Consequence:
This could result in a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank vent fitting and, if plugged, will correct this condition.
Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Harley-Davidson FLSTF questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLSTF have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Harley-Davidson FLSTF, covering model years 1998 to 2011. The most recent, 07V173000, was reported on April 26, 2007 and is filed under “Electrical system”.

Which Harley-Davidson FLSTF model year has the most complaints?

The 2007 model year, with 11 of the 34 complaints in NHTSA’s file (32.4%). The next are 2000 (5) and 2001 (3). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Harley-Davidson FLSTF complaint?

Wheels is the component named most often: 10 complaints, or 29.4% of all 34. Engine and Engine Cooling (7) and Suspension (6) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Harley-Davidson FLSTF?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer.

How many Harley-Davidson FLSTF complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 34 complaints, 3 report a crash, 1 a fire, 2 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Harley-Davidson models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder with every Harley-Davidson model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Harley-Davidson FLHTCU 1995–2019 · 14 recalls · 274 complaints
Harley-Davidson FLHX 2006–2026 · 16 recalls · 184 complaints
Harley-Davidson FLHTK 2010–2023 · 12 recalls · 161 complaints
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI 1995–2007 · 4 recalls · 108 complaints
Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1995–2013 · 8 recalls · 94 complaints
Harley-Davidson XG750 2015–2019 · 4 recalls · 88 complaints
Harley-Davidson FLHR 1995–2022 · 12 recalls · 87 complaints
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG 2009–2025 · 8 recalls · 87 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.