| Issue ID | 642668 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10201683 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | FXSTB |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 28/06/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | New 2007 harley davidson fxstb with excessive heat. Unbearable on warm days. Also a loud rattle coming from the drive train. The high heat is not only damaging the motor it more importantly damages the rider and passenger. The fix offered by harley is to buy $1500 of upgrades. This is a problem that only a recall can fix, it is not up to the consumer to foot the bill to fix a defective product. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTHGLENN, CO |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1JA5147YXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 14/06/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
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