2008 Harley-Davidson Flstsb Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstsb, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstsb
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, hydraulic
Harley davidson is recalling 11,005 flstsb, fxstsse2, and fxstsse3 my 2008 and 2009 motorcycles. The acorn stud at the brake reaction link may fall out during use.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing acorn stud with a new acorn stud and retaining clip. The recall began on june 2009. Owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstsb have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The tail lamp envelope floods when riding on wet roads for extended periods of time. This causes the tail light/brake light bulb to fail. It is believed that the water comes off of the rear wheel and”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 21, 2011 · Electrical system
Compare Harley-Davidson Flstsb model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Flstsb model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstsb | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Harley-Davidson Flstsb | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstsb
How do I know if my 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstsb has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstsb; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Harley-Davidson dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V211000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.