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Harley-Davidson FLSTN recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints for the Harley-Davidson FLSTN, covering model years 2002 to 2017. The 2007 model year drew the most complaints (6), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 14 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 6 model years with data (2002–2017)
  • most complaints: 2007 (6 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (4 complaints)
  • latest recall 07V173000 (reported Apr 26, 2007)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (7.1%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (7.1%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (7.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Harley-Davidson FLSTN complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2007 model year has the most complaints: 6 of 14, or 42.9%. Next come 2012 (5) and 2005 (1). The fewest are for 2017, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Harley-Davidson FLSTN owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2005–2017Column chart of 14 complaints across 13 model years. The highest is 2007 with 6. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2005: 1 complaint120052006: 0 complaints20062007: 6 complaints620072008: 0 complaints20082009: 1 complaint120092010: 0 complaints20102011: 0 complaints20112012: 5 complaints520122013: 0 complaints20132014: 0 complaints20142015: 0 complaints20152016: 0 complaints20162017: 1 complaint12017
Harley-Davidson FLSTN complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Harley-Davidson FLSTN complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200510000
200760000
200910100
201250000
201711010
All model years141110

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

Most-reported Harley-Davidson FLSTN components

top 10 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 4 complaints (28.6% of all 14), followed by Engine and Engine Cooling (4) and Fuel System, Gasoline (2).

Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FLSTN complaints (top 10)
Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FLSTN complaints (top 10)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System428.6%
Engine and Engine Cooling428.6%
Fuel System, Gasoline214.3%
Power Train214.3%
Wheels214.3%
Equipment17.1%
Exterior Lighting17.1%
Service Brakes17.1%
Suspension17.1%
Tires17.1%

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 FLSTN recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name FLSTN, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2002 to 2007. The 2002, 2005 and 2007 model years appear in the most campaigns (1 each).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Harley-Davidson FLSTN recall campaigns covering each model year
2002: 1 campaign2003: no campaigns2004: no campaigns2005: 1 campaign2006: no campaigns2007: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 07V173000

    Reported

    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

  2. NHTSA campaign 05V151000

    Reported

    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

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
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat 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 FLSTN questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLSTN have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Harley-Davidson FLSTN, covering model years 2002 to 2017. The most recent, 07V173000, was reported on April 26, 2007 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2002, 2005 and 2007 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

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

The 2007 model year, with 6 of the 14 complaints in NHTSA’s file (42.9%). The next are 2012 (5) and 2005 (1). 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 FLSTN complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 4 complaints, or 28.6% of all 14. Engine and Engine Cooling (4) and Fuel System, Gasoline (2) 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 FLSTN?

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 FLSTN complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 14 complaints, 1 report a crash, 1 a fire, 1 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.

Other Harley-Davidson models

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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.