2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg
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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Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)
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.
Remedy: 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.
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,722 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“2008 harley davidson night rod special rear brake light switch is located 1/2" from the exhaust pipe. This switch gets hot and melts the switch allowing all the brake fluid to leak out and create a co”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 1, 2011 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“My gas gauge has never worked properly. It will go to empty and stay there with 1/2 tank of gas, until i cut the power of and back on it will reset to i/2 tanks for a short period of time. Have replac”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 13, 2010 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare Harley-Davidson Fxdwg model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Fxdwg model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 2 | 6 |
| 2000 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 1 | 13 |
| 2010 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg
How do I know if my 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg 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 Fxdwg; 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 07V535000).
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.