2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD

1 recalls, 2 complaints - 2 TSBs

04V465000 Sep 30, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A CONDITION OCCURS THAT COULD ALLOW PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK. ON FUEL INJECTED VEHICLES, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS REMOVED. ON CARBURETED VEHICLES, EXCESSIVE FUEL COULD BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CARBURETOR, WHICH... Read more
Consequence
THESE SITUATIONS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD FOR PERSONS OR PROPERTY ON OR NEAR THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TEST EACH CANISTER FOR BLOCKAGE, THEN REPLACE AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
2,828 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
WHEELS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Oct 20, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE MOTORCYCLE'S ELECTRICITY TO THE LIGHTS HAD LOST POWER ON SIX OCCASIONS. THE SERVICE DEALER CONTINUED TO CHANGE FUSES BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD NEVER BE SAFE TO DRIVE.
WHEELS Apr 26, 2005
Incident date: Apr 26, 2005
THE SOLID WHEELS ON MY 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA MOTORCYCLE ARE A SAFETY HAZARD ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS WHENEVER I GET CAUGHT IN THE "WAKE" OF ANY LARGER VEHICHLES PASSING ME OR WHENVER I PASS LARGER VEHICLES AND WHENEVER THERE IS A CROSS WIND ON ANY ROAD OR HIGHWAY. THESE WHEELS (FRONT AND BAC... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER1
HD-PA-1022 Jun 30, 2014
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
HARLEY DAVIDSON: A RETROFIT ASSEMBLY AND KIT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED, BY ENGINEERING, USING CURRENT V ROD FUEL SENDER AND FUEL MODULE, DUE TO PARTS NO LONGER PRODUCED AND RESOURCING OPTIONS ARE EXHAUSTED. MODEL 2002-2006 V ROD. *PE
HD-TT-426-A Apr 24, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HARLEY DAVIDSON: WHEN FUEL PUMP IS INSTALLED, A CONFUSION OF DIAGNOSING HISTORIC DTC, THERE IS A RISE IN PDI SYSTEM RELAY WARRANTY CLAIMS. *PE

HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD across all model years (2005, 2005).

1 Total Recalls
6 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2005 (current) 1 2
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