Harley-Davidson Flstf Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 35 owner complaints across 18 model years of the Harley-Davidson Flstf (1989–2011). The most-complained-about year is 2007.
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| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Harley-Davidson Flstf | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Harley-Davidson Flstf | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 Harley-Davidson Flstf | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstf | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstf | 1 | 11 |
| 2006 Harley-Davidson Flstf | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstf | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 Harley-Davidson Flstf | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Harley-Davidson Flstf | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson Flstf | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 Harley-Davidson Flstf | 0 | 5 |
| 1999 Harley-Davidson Flstf | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Harley-Davidson Flstf | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 Harley-Davidson Flstf | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 Harley-Davidson Flstf | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Harley-Davidson Flstf | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Harley-Davidson Flstf | 1 | 0 |
What Harley-Davidson Flstf owners complain about
Across all model years, owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The 2007 model year has the most, with 11.
All Harley-Davidson Flstf recalls (4)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Harley-Davidson Flstf, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Cables (electrical system)
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.
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.
Model years: 2007
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Labels (equipment)
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…
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…
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent fitting that could be plugged allowing the carburetor to overflow fuel.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank vent fitting and, if plugged, will correct this condition.
Model years: 1999
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Relay (electrical system)
The starter relay may short circuit when the vehicle is parked.
Remedy: Replace the starter relay.
Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Other Harley-Davidson models
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- Flhr87 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.