2007 Softtail recall
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From: Athens, GA
RE: 2007 Softtail recall
The dealer just called me back and said that they read the bulletin incorrectly. And they want the bike back tomorrow to install the parts.
Well, it's inconvenient, but I am glad it get done tomorrow.
Well, it's inconvenient, but I am glad it get done tomorrow.
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From: Rochester, NY
RE: 2007 Softtail recall
That's odd, I KNOW that my bike was built WAY before March 14. Was probably made back in July of last year.
But the HD web site doesn't tell me that there is a recall on my serial number.
Think I'll give the dealer a shout in the AM and see if they know anything more.
But the HD web site doesn't tell me that there is a recall on my serial number.
Think I'll give the dealer a shout in the AM and see if they know anything more.
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From: East Alton, IL
RE: 2007 Softtail recall
I have an appointment to have mine done tomorrow. The service writer said not to ride it again until completed. I asked how I should get home and get the bike back to the dealer tomorrow. It hasn't burned up in 4300 miles so it'll probably last another 20 miles, I think I'll chance it. 
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RE: 2007 Softtail recall
I think it's sad that many Softail owners have had issues with this problem and it took the NHTSA to investigate and initiate a recall. If HD really cared about thier customers and the quality of thier product, they would have initiated the recall before the NHTSA forced them to do it. Thank Ralph Nader, he may have saved your life, 'cause HD doesn't seem to give a crap about it!!!
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RE: 2007 Softtail recall
I took my Heritage back to the dealer today. They did install a Battery Caddy.....big box.... This time they got it right.
I also had Chrome Switch Housings installed
I also had Chrome Switch Housings installed
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RE: 2007 Softtail recall
ORIGINAL: Geoseismic
I think it's sad that many Softail owners have had issues with this problem and it took the NHTSA to investigate and initiate a recall. If HD really cared about thier customers and the quality of thier product, they would have initiated the recall before the NHTSA forced them to do it. Thank Ralph Nader, he may have saved your life, 'cause HD doesn't seem to give a crap about it!!!
I think it's sad that many Softail owners have had issues with this problem and it took the NHTSA to investigate and initiate a recall. If HD really cared about thier customers and the quality of thier product, they would have initiated the recall before the NHTSA forced them to do it. Thank Ralph Nader, he may have saved your life, 'cause HD doesn't seem to give a crap about it!!!
How else do you think the notice just came out of the NHTSA, but HD already had the 'fix' kits made up and on the way to the dealers.
You can't investigatea problem, figure out the fix, design and manufacture aretrofit kit all fromscratch and ship them out inside acouple of weeks.
Industry, I don't care which one, just can'tdo things that fast. Even if the government is breathing down their throat.
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RE: 2007 Softtail recall
ORIGINAL: Heritage07
Can someone post pics. I have 5100 miles and I see no signs of wear anywhere around the positive or negative battery leads.
Can someone post pics. I have 5100 miles and I see no signs of wear anywhere around the positive or negative battery leads.
Don't trust the HD web site, I looked mine up there and it doesn't say a thing about it, but other bikes made after mine are in the suspect lot. I was at the dealer today and asked them to look mine up in their system and it is supposed to get the kit installed.
The other thing you can do to make SURE you don't have a problem before you get the kit installed is to get a piece of wood or plastic and stick it between the battery and the front of the battery box to keep the battery from moving forward from vibration or brakeing forces. Preventing the battery from moving forwardis all that's needed tokeep the cables or terminal from contacting the tank and causing the problem.