Safety Recalls of Harley-davidson Softail Vehicles

There have been 8 safety recalls for the Harley-davidson Softail. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Harley-davidson Softail.

NHTSA Recall #: 14V794000; Dec. 16, 2014

If the threads corrode, a sudden loss of brake fluid could result, causing a loss of the front brakes, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Harley-davidson Dyna, 2012 Harley-davidson Softail
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Recall Summary: Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain model year 2012 fxst103, flstc, flstc103, flstf, flstf103, fxdl, fxdwg, fxdwg103, fxdc, fxdb, flstn, flstn103, flstc103shrine, flstfb, flstfb103, fxs, fxs103, fls, fls103, fld, fld103, fxdf, and fxdf103 dyna and softail ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 11V037000; Jan. 31, 2011

An engine stall while in traffic can result in a crash, which could lead to injury or death to the rider.

Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Harley-davidson Softail
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Recall Summary: Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2011 softail motorcycles manufactured from June 7, 2010 through October 8, 2010. The body control modules (bcm) installed on these motorcycles (part numbers 69991-11 and 69993-11) have a case that may not have been properly sealed during production.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Harley-davidson Softail Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Dec. 16, 2014   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 19,015
Jan. 31, 2011   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 6,964
Apr. 26, 2007   Electrical System:battery:cables 52,240
Dec. 23, 2004   Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System 9,501
Sep. 30, 2004   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2,828
Jul. 23, 1999   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 10,241
Dec. 15, 1997   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 2,012
Oct. 22, 1996   Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System 176,515


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Harley-davidson Softail Model Years

Model# Recalls
2012 Harley-davidson Softail 1
2011 Harley-davidson Softail 1
2007 Harley-davidson Softail 1
2005 Harley-davidson Softail 2
2004 Harley-davidson Softail 1
1999 Harley-davidson Softail 1
1998 Harley-davidson Softail 1
1997 Harley-davidson Softail 1
1996 Harley-davidson Softail 1
1995 Harley-davidson Softail 1