Model year record

2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDB

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 5 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V535000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Component: Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 538
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-11-20
Owners notified: 2007-11-26

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES BUILT AND SHIPPED TO CALIFORNIA, THE CATALYTIC MUFFLER PROTECTIVE HEAT SHIELD WAS NOT INSTALLED. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW DIRECT CONTACT WITH THIS MUFFLER AND CAUSE INJURY.

Safety risk

IF CONTACT OCCURS WHILE RIDING, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, LEADING TO INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE HEAT SHIELDS TO THE MUFFLERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Tires	2	7,000 mi
Power train: driveline	1	5,000 mi
Suspension	1	300 mi
Wheels	1	5,000 mi

The 2007 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2009 model has about a quarter as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.