Harley-Davidson Softail Standard (FXST) problems & recalls

Problem: 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.

Risk: This could lead to an oil leak and/or possible fire, which could result in injury or death to the rider.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent fitting that could be plugged allowing the carburetor to overflow fuel.

Risk: This could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank vent fitting and, if plugged, will correct this condition.

Problem: The starter relay may short circuit when the vehicle is parked.

Risk: The short circuit in the starter relay may develop enoughheat to cause a fire in the relay, other parts of the motorcycle, and otheritems in the surrounding area.

Fix: Replace the starter relay.

Problem: A fatigue crack in the rear brake line assembly could develop.

Risk: This could result in loss of brake fluid and loss of rearbrake operation which would reduce stopping ability and increase potential foran accident.

Fix: Install replacement rear brake line components.