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2008 Harley-Davidson FlstsbProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstsb, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 21, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstsb has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Exterior lighting10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2008 Harley-Davidson Flstsb recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 09V-211 · Jun 10, 2009 · 11,005 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE FRONT BRAKE AND FENDER ASSEMBLY WOULD NO LONGER BE ADEQUATELY RETAINED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harley-Davidson.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Flstsb year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Flstsb median. How we score

'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstsb, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MOTORCYCLE STALLINGPE08043 · closed Aug 8, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-357
In owners' words

What Flstsb owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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 ENTERS THROUGH THE HOLES IN THE FENDER WHERE THE WIRES PASS THROUGH. ONCE THE REAR PART OF THE LENS…
Complaint 10426634 · Sep 21, 2011

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