2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA
1 recalls, 10 complaints - 4 TSBs
09E007000 Feb 19, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Defect Description
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 97 LED TURN SIGNAL MOUNTING KITS, P/NOS. 69951-08 (BLACK) AND 69593-08 (CHROME), FOR INSTALLATION ON MY 2002 THROUGH 2009 VRSC MODEL MOTORCYCLES (EXCLUDING VRSCF MODEL). DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET, P/NO. 70497-08, WHICH SECURES THE LED TURN SIGNAL CONTROL... Read more
Consequence
OVER TIME, THIS CONTACT CAN LEAD TO A HOLE IN THE OIL FILTER AND ALLOW EXCESSIVE OIL TO GET ON THE REAR TIRE, CAUSING A LOSS OF TRACTION, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A CRASH AND POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE EXISTING BRACKET WITH A NEW BRACKET, P/NO. 70497-08A, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 21, 2015
Incident date: Jul 21, 2015
FUEL GAUGE IS USELESS. GOES FROM HALF TO EMPTY IN ABOUT 10 MILES. IT HAS LEFT ME STRANDED IN A COUPLE OF SPOTS.
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 15, 2015
Incident date: Jun 7, 2015
I WAS ATTEMPTING TO REDUCE SPEED TO TURN INTO A GAS STATION AND REAR BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION. REAR BRAKE PEDAL IS MUSHY & MY MOTORCYCLE DOES NOT HAVE FUNCTIONING REAR BRAKES. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE OF THIS INCIDENT I'VE HAD WITH THIS BIKE (FIRST TIME WAS IN 2010). IN 2010, AS I WAS APPROA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 15, 2015
Incident date: Jun 7, 2015
I WAS ATTEMPTING TO REDUCE SPEED TO TURN INTO A GAS STATION AND REAR BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION. REAR BRAKE PEDAL IS MUSHY & MY MOTORCYCLE DOES NOT HAVE FUNCTIONING REAR BRAKES. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE OF THIS INCIDENT I'VE HAD WITH THIS BIKE (FIRST TIME WAS IN 2010). IN 2010, AS I WAS APPROA... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 20, 2014
Incident date: Apr 29, 2012
AFTER APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES ON A FULL TANK, THE FUEL GAUGE DROPPED TO BELOW EMPTY. AFTER ABOUT 60 MILES ON A FULL TANK, THE FUEL GAUGE WILL SLOWLY RISE BACK TO ABOVE 1/4 TANK (SHOWING APPROXIMATE FUEL LEVEL). THIS HAPPENS EVERY TANK OF GAS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 20, 2014
Incident date: Apr 29, 2012
AFTER APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES ON A FULL TANK, THE FUEL GAUGE DROPPED TO BELOW EMPTY. AFTER ABOUT 60 MILES ON A FULL TANK, THE FUEL GAUGE WILL SLOWLY RISE BACK TO ABOVE 1/4 TANK (SHOWING APPROXIMATE FUEL LEVEL). THIS HAPPENS EVERY TANK OF GAS. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 16, 2012
Incident date: Feb 8, 2012
THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT ACCURATE AT ALL. IT FLUCTUATES. IT MAY READ FULL AND THEN 1/4 TANK ALL IN THE SAME HOUR. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 19, 2010
Incident date: Oct 3, 2010
I NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHT, TURN SIGNALS AND GAS GAUGE NOT WORKING. THE 15 AMP ACCESSORY FUSE HAD BLOWN. REPLACED FUSE AND EVERYTHING STARTED WORKING. WHILE RIDING IN THE MOUNTAINS I WENT TO USE MY REAR BRAKES AND THEY WERE OUT!!! I BOUGHT SOME DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID AND BLEED THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM AND SY... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 16, 2010
Incident date: Aug 15, 2010
THE REAR BRAKE SWITCH IS FAILING. IT APPEARS THE DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID IS EATING THROUGH THE PLASTIC CAUSING YOU TO LOOSE PRESSURE AND YOUR REAR BRAKES WILL FAIL. THE DOT4 FLUID IS EATING THROUGH THE RESERVOIR CAPS ON THE BARS AS WELL. THIS HAPPENED AS I WAS COASTING UP TO A RED LIGHT. LUCKILY THIS WA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 16, 2010
Incident date: Aug 15, 2010
THE REAR BRAKE SWITCH IS FAILING. IT APPEARS THE DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID IS EATING THROUGH THE PLASTIC CAUSING YOU TO LOOSE PRESSURE AND YOUR REAR BRAKES WILL FAIL. THE DOT4 FLUID IS EATING THROUGH THE RESERVOIR CAPS ON THE BARS AS WELL. THIS HAPPENED AS I WAS COASTING UP TO A RED LIGHT. LUCKILY THIS WA... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 5, 2006
Incident date: Aug 22, 2006
ON 8/22/06 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:20 PM I WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON RT. 127 WHEN MY REAR TIRE SPLIT INTO TWO HALVES POPPING OFF THE RIM ON BOTH SIDES CAUSING THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE TO SWING TO THE LEFT AND WOULD NOT RECOVER. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS FORCED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD DOWN INTO THE DITCH ... Read more
Crash
Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA
4 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| 081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
M1313
Jul 20, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1313: VRSC FUEL PUMP SERVICE PROCEDURE REVISION. PURPOSE: This bulletin is to inform dealers of a change to replace fuel system parts on 2002-2006 VRSC models. Fuel pumps (Part No. 62109-01, 62111-04 & 62109-01A) and sucti
M1313
Jul 20, 2020
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SERVICE BULLETIN M1313: VRSC FUEL PUMP SERVICE PROCEDURE REVISION. PURPOSE: This bulletin is to inform dealers of a change to replace fuel system parts on 2002-2006 VRSC models. Fuel pumps (Part No. 62109-01, 62111-04 & 62109-01A) and sucti
M1313
Jul 20, 2020
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SERVICE BULLETIN M1313: VRSC FUEL PUMP SERVICE PROCEDURE REVISION. PURPOSE: This bulletin is to inform dealers of a change to replace fuel system parts on 2002-2006 VRSC models. Fuel pumps (Part No. 62109-01, 62111-04 & 62109-01A) and sucti
M-1215B
Jan 29, 2008
010000 STEERING
STEERING STEM NUT/WASHER. THIS BULLETIN IS TO INFORM DEALERS OF UPDATED PARTS AND SERVICE PROCEDURES TO ELIMINATE LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD ON UPPER STEERING STEM NUT. *PE
HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA across all model years (2002, 2007).
6
Total Recalls
40
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths