Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 2007

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 2007. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 20, 2007

(Campaign #: 0133)

CATALYTIC MUFFLER PROTECTIVE HEAT SHIELD

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.

NHTSA ID: 07V535000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 538

Consequence Summary:

IF CONTACT OCCURS WHILE RIDING, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, LEADING TO INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 17, 2007

(Campaign #: 0132)

EXHAUST PIPE/VRSCR

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A CONDITION WHEREBY THE PANT LEG OF SOME RIDERS CAN HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE.

NHTSA ID: 07V303000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 2,403

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PANT LEG TO CHAR OR BURN, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO THE RIDER.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL ADD A NEW HEAT SHIELD, P/N 66820-06, WHICH PROVIDES ADDITIONAL COVERAGE OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 11, 2007

(Campaign #: 0131)

EXHAUST PIPE

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A CONDITION WHEREBY THE PANT LEG OF SOME RIDERS CAN HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE.

NHTSA ID: 07V296000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 35,112

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PANT LEG TO CHAR OR BURN, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO THE RIDER.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL ADD A NEW EXHAUST SHIELD WHICH PROVIDES ADDITIONAL COVERAGE OFTHE EXHAUST PIPE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 26, 2007

(Campaign #: 0130)

BATTERY CABLE CONTACTS WELD ON OIL TANK

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.

NHTSA ID: 07V173000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 52,240

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD LEAD TO AN OIL LEAK AND/OR POSSIBLE FIRE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 1, 2007

(Campaign #: 0129)

FRONT TIRES

CERTAIN SPORTSTER AND DYNA MODEL MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT TIRE.

NHTSA ID: 07V025000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 614

Consequence Summary:

THIS INCORRECT TIRE COULD CAUSE PERFORMANCE ISSUES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT TIRE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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