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2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCF

1 recalls, 6 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

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
SERVICE BRAKES2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 15, 2020
Incident date: Sep 11, 2020
THERE IS CURRENT RECALL ON THIS HD MOTORCYCLE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS M140: SAFETY RECALL 0171. THE RECALL REQUIRED HD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE FLUID WITH PLATINUM LABEL DOT4. ACCORDING TO THE SAFETY RECALL, THE OLD BRAKE FLUID "CAN CAUSE THE BRAKE SYSTEM DAMAGE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT BRAKING, WHICH COULD R... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 22, 2018
Incident date: Dec 22, 2018
THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE REPORTED THIS ISSUE. TODAY, DEC 22, 2018 AT 1030 AM. WHILE RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE DOWN I-264 IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. THE SINGLE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE RIGHT DRIVERS FOOTPEG IN PLACE SHEARED, CAUSING THE FOOTPEG TO DROP, LEAVING ME WITHOUT A PLACE TO PUT MY FOOT AND CAUSED... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 22, 2018
Incident date: Mar 20, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCF. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO RAHWAY HARLEY-DAVIDSON (12 WEST MILTON AVE, RAHWAY, NJ) TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V076000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE TECHNICIAN REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE ABS WAS DEFECTIVE. THE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Nov 6, 2011
Incident date: Jul 26, 2011
07/26/2011 - 2011 H-D VROD MUSCLE (VRSCF) I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AND GOT OFF AT MY EXIT. AS I WAS DOWNSHIFTING THE LEFT FOOT PEG ASSEMBLY CAME LOSE AND ROTATED DOWN. I WAS ONLY A HALF MILE AWAY FROM HOME USING RESIDENTIAL STREETS. AS I GOT ON MY STREET THE ENTIRE FOOT PEG ASSEMBLY CAM... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Dec 11, 2010
Incident date: Nov 15, 2010
I AM FROM AUSTRALIA BUT I OWN AN AMERICAN MADE HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCF MUSCLE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE IS EQUIPPED WITH ABS WHICH DOES NOT WORK. I PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE FROM THE HARLY-DAVIDSON DEALER (FRASER MOTORCYCLES) IN PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA ON 5 NOVEMBER 2010. !0DAYS AFTER INITIAL PURCH... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 11, 2010
Incident date: Nov 15, 2010
I AM FROM AUSTRALIA BUT I OWN AN AMERICAN MADE HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCF MUSCLE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE IS EQUIPPED WITH ABS WHICH DOES NOT WORK. I PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE FROM THE HARLY-DAVIDSON DEALER (FRASER MOTORCYCLES) IN PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA ON 5 NOVEMBER 2010. !0DAYS AFTER INITIAL PURCH... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCF

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

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
100000 POWER TRAIN1
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
M1612 Dec 4, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: a?? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and a?? Milwaukee-Eight gear packs
M1612 Dec 4, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: a?? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and a?? Milwaukee-Eight gear packs

HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCF - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCF across all model years (2009, 2011).

3 Total Recalls
40 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCF - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2016 0 4 View
2015 0 2 View
2014 0 4 View
2013 0 5 View
2012 0 3 View
2011 (current) 1 6
2010 1 3 View
2009 1 13 View

Other HARLEY-DAVIDSON Models

Model Recalls Complaints
FLHX 34 235 View
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