2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdl recalls and problems

The 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdl has 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdl vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdl recalls

Recall 07V-535: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Nov 20, 2007 · 538 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: 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.

Risk: If contact occurs while riding, it could cause loss of control of the motorcycle, leading to injury or death.

Fix: 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.

2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdl problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Electrical System	2
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Suspension	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

Most reported parts

Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,893 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdl complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 4,200 miles · reported Sep 13, 2013

Approaching a red light, gearing down to stop, the idle continued above 3000rpm. Shortly after that, the bike started eating the battery. Now, when it happens, I know to get it home to the battery tender asap. Three times the hd mechanics charge the battery and then, "can't find anything wrong". I had to fire old glory hd in laurel, md. Looking for a real mechanic here in florida.

Suspension · at 13,000 miles · reported Sep 8, 2011

The contact owns a 2008 harley davidson fxdl. While driving 55 MPH, the contact stated that the wheel bearing separated from the vehicle. The dealer repaired the wheel, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 15,000.

Electrical System · at 2,371 miles · reported Oct 23, 2008

2008 harley davidson motorcycle, while at highway speeds, the engine shuts off on it's own, has happened 3 times, dealer and harley are of no assistance in rectifying the problem. This is a huge safety issue! Problem has occurred multiple times and most recent date, has happened twice in one day!

Fuel System, Gasoline · reported Jun 26, 2008

Reportedly, a number of 2008 touring harley davidson motorcycle owners are complaining about a defective fuel pump part that causes the motorcycle to stop pumping fuel and stopping abruptly. This issue is known by harley davidson (Part #62229-08) and is being replaced by an improved part (#62229-08a) that is not defective. I AM concerned for my safety as I commute 100+ miles daily on my motorcycle and I feel this should be a recall.

Fuel System, Gasoline · at 3,893 miles · reported Jun 23, 2008

2008 harley-davidson street glide w/3,893 miles. On sunday, june 15th about 40 miles from home my bike started jerking around and acting as if I slammed the brakes on. I could tell it was a fuel issue of some sort. With help from friends and 3 hours later we managed to limp it home by shutting it down and refiring when it was starving for fuel. The defective part is the fuel filter bracket that has plastic tabs that break. I was told that this problem is with brackets on all 2008 touring bikes which have the 6 gallon fuel tank. My bike is still in the shop waiting on a supposed to be new and…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdl have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdl: 07V-535 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdl?

Owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,893 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.