2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX

1 recalls, 5 complaints - 2 TSBs

18V076000 Jan 29, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Defect Description
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra G... Read more
Consequence
These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0... Read more
174,636 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
SERVICE BRAKES1
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 27, 2016
Incident date: Jul 21, 2016
HARLEY DAVIDSON VRSCDX 2009 ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT FAILURE. WHILE IN MOTION APPROXIMATELY 45MPH I WENT TO DEPRESS THE REAR BRAKE AND IT FELT LIKE THE PEDAL WAS FROZE, UPON PUTTING MORE PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL IT MOVED BUT THE REAR BRAKE INSTANTLY LOCKED UP WITHOUT ANY PROGRESSIVE FEEL CAUSING THE ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 18, 2014
Incident date: Oct 11, 2013
SINCE TIME OF PURCHASE, FUEL SENDING UNIT HAS NOT BEEN WORKING. TAKEN TO LOCAL HD DEALER FOR A CHECK AND THEY HAVE NO FIX. DOING SOME RESEARCH MOST 2007 AND UP HARLEY DAVIDSON V-RODS HAVE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THEIR FUEL SENDING UNIT NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND THE FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTIONS. HD HAS TR... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 7, 2013
Incident date: Jul 20, 2012
FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE DROPS FROM FULL TO COMPLETELY EMPTY IN 5-10 MINUTES EVEN WHEN TANK IS COMPLETELY FULL. SOMETIMES NEEDLE GETS STUCK ON EMPTY, FULL OR ANY OTHER POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF FUEL ON TANK. AFTER MOTORCYCLE IS RESTING ON OFF POSITION FOR A WHILE, NEEDLE SEEMS TO RESET TO CORREC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 7, 2013
Incident date: Jul 20, 2012
FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE DROPS FROM FULL TO COMPLETELY EMPTY IN 5-10 MINUTES EVEN WHEN TANK IS COMPLETELY FULL. SOMETIMES NEEDLE GETS STUCK ON EMPTY, FULL OR ANY OTHER POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF FUEL ON TANK. AFTER MOTORCYCLE IS RESTING ON OFF POSITION FOR A WHILE, NEEDLE SEEMS TO RESET TO CORREC... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 7, 2013
Incident date: Jul 20, 2012
FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE DROPS FROM FULL TO COMPLETELY EMPTY IN 5-10 MINUTES EVEN WHEN TANK IS COMPLETELY FULL. SOMETIMES NEEDLE GETS STUCK ON EMPTY, FULL OR ANY OTHER POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF FUEL ON TANK. AFTER MOTORCYCLE IS RESTING ON OFF POSITION FOR A WHILE, NEEDLE SEEMS TO RESET TO CORREC... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX

2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
030000 BRAKES (PWS)2
TT449 Dec 2, 2015
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
During a service event, if the rear brake line routing is disturbed from the original factory installed routing, it may come in contact with the exhaust.
TT449 Dec 2, 2015
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
During a service event, if the rear brake line routing is disturbed from the original factory installed routing, it may come in contact with the exhaust.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX across all model years (2009, 2013).

5 Total Recalls
62 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2016 0 2 View
2015 0 1 View
2014 0 6 View
2013 1 2 View
2012 1 5 View
2011 1 2 View
2010 1 2 View
2009 (current) 1 5
2008 0 13 View
2007 0 24 View

Other HARLEY-DAVIDSON Models

Model Recalls Complaints
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FLHTCU 33 332 View
FLHTP 32 14 View
FLHP 29 32 View
FLHTC 29 130 View
FLHR 28 99 View
FLHTK 24 209 View
FLHT 21 76 View