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Harley-Davidson VRSCF recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 34 owner complaints for the Harley-Davidson VRSCF, covering model years 2009 to 2016. The 2009 model year drew the most complaints (11), and Service Brakes is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 34 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 8 model years with data (2009–2016)
  • most complaints: 2009 (11 for that model year)
  • top component: Service Brakes (19 complaints)
  • latest recall 18V076000 (reported Jan 29, 2018)
  • 2 complaints reporting a crash (5.9%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (2.9%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (2.9%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Harley-Davidson VRSCF complaints by model year

8 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2009 model year has the most complaints: 11 of 34, or 32.4%. Next come 2011 (5) and 2013 (4). The fewest are for 2015, with 2 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Harley-Davidson VRSCF owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2009–2016Column chart of 34 complaints across 8 model years. The highest is 2009 with 11. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2009: 11 complaints1120092010: 3 complaints320102011: 5 complaints520112012: 2 complaints220122013: 4 complaints420132014: 4 complaints420142015: 2 complaints220152016: 3 complaints32016
Harley-Davidson VRSCF complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Harley-Davidson VRSCF complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2009111000
201030100
201150000
201220000
201341010
201440000
201520000
201630000
All model years342110

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Harley-Davidson VRSCF components

top 9 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes is the component named most often, in 19 complaints (55.9% of all 34), followed by Fuel/Propulsion System (6) and Electrical System (5).

Components named most often in Harley-Davidson VRSCF complaints (top 9)
Components named most often in Harley-Davidson VRSCF complaints (top 9)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Service Brakes1955.9%
Fuel/Propulsion System617.6%
Electrical System514.7%
Unknown or Other411.8%
Fuel System, Gasoline25.9%
Exterior Lighting12.9%
Power Train12.9%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic12.9%
Structure12.9%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Harley-Davidson VRSCF recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name VRSCF, newest first. The only campaign, 18V076000, covers model years 2009, 2010 and 2011.

  • 1 recall campaign
Harley-Davidson VRSCF recall campaigns covering each model year
2009: 1 campaign2010: 1 campaign2011: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 18V076000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid

    Model years 2009–2011

    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 Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the Owner’s Manual.

    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 0171.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Harley-Davidson VRSCF questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson VRSCF have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Harley-Davidson VRSCF, covering model years 2009 to 2016. The campaign, 18V076000, was reported on January 29, 2018 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”. The 2009, 2010 and 2011 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Harley-Davidson VRSCF model year has the most complaints?

The 2009 model year, with 11 of the 34 complaints in NHTSA’s file (32.4%). The next are 2011 (5) and 2013 (4). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Harley-Davidson VRSCF complaint?

Service Brakes is the component named most often: 19 complaints, or 55.9% of all 34. Fuel/Propulsion System (6) and Electrical System (5) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Harley-Davidson VRSCF?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer.

How many Harley-Davidson VRSCF complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 34 complaints, 2 report a crash, 1 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Harley-Davidson models

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.