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Harley-Davidson FXSTB recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 11 owner complaints for the Harley-Davidson FXSTB, covering model years 1999 to 2009. The 2007 model year drew the most complaints (5), and Power Train 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
  • 11 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 7 model years with data (1999–2009)
  • most complaints: 2007 (5 for that model year)
  • top component: Power Train (3 complaints)
  • latest recall 07V173000 (reported Apr 26, 2007)
  • 2 complaints reporting a crash (18.2%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (9.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Harley-Davidson FXSTB complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2007 model year has the most complaints: 5 of 11, or 45.5%. Next come 2008 (2) and 2000 (1). The fewest are for 2009, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Harley-Davidson FXSTB owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2000–2009Column chart of 11 complaints across 10 model years. The highest is 2007 with 5. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2000: 1 complaint120002001: 1 complaint120012002: 1 complaint120022003: 0 complaints20032004: 0 complaints20042005: 0 complaints20052006: 0 complaints20062007: 5 complaints520072008: 2 complaints220082009: 1 complaint12009
Harley-Davidson FXSTB complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Harley-Davidson FXSTB complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200010000
200110000
200211000
200750000
200820000
200911010
All model years112010

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

Most-reported Harley-Davidson FXSTB components

top 10 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 3 complaints (27.3% of all 11), followed by Electrical System (2) and Engine and Engine Cooling (2).

Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FXSTB complaints (top 10)
Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FXSTB complaints (top 10)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train327.3%
Electrical System218.2%
Engine and Engine Cooling218.2%
Wheels218.2%
Exterior Lighting19.1%
Structure19.1%
Suspension19.1%
Tires19.1%
Unknown or Other19.1%
Visibility19.1%

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 FXSTB recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name FXSTB, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 1999 to 2007. The 1999 and 2007 model years appear in the most campaigns (1 each).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Harley-Davidson FXSTB recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1999: 1 campaign
2000: no campaigns2001: no campaigns2002: no campaigns2003: no campaigns2004: no campaigns2005: no campaigns2006: 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 99V200000

    Reported

    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
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 FXSTB questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FXSTB have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Harley-Davidson FXSTB, covering model years 1999 to 2009. The most recent, 07V173000, was reported on April 26, 2007 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 1999 and 2007 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

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

The 2007 model year, with 5 of the 11 complaints in NHTSA’s file (45.5%). The next are 2008 (2) and 2000 (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 FXSTB complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 3 complaints, or 27.3% of all 11. Electrical System (2) and Engine and Engine Cooling (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 FXSTB?

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

Of the 11 complaints, 2 report a crash, 0 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.

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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.