2008 Harley-Davidson Flstsb Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flstsb years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstsb. That is the most of any Flstsb model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstsb problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Harley-Davidson Flstsb recalls (1)
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Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Harley davidson is recalling 11,005 flstsb, fxstsse2, and fxstsse3 my 2008 and 2009 motorcycles. The acorn stud at the brake reaction link may fall out during use.
Risk: If this occurs, the front brake and fender assembly would no longer be adequately retained. This condition could lead to a crash and potential injury to or death of the rider.
Fix: Dealers will replace the existing acorn stud with a new acorn stud and retaining clip. The recall began on june 2009. Owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Motorcycle stalling (PE08043) — opened Jul 17, 2008, closed Aug 8, 2008, led to recall 08V357000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other Harley-Davidson Flstsb years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Flstsb | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstsb?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstsb?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstsb a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flstsb model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.