2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD
The 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Wheels (2 complaints), Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE FUEL GAUGE DOESN'T READ PROPERLY ANYWHERE BELOW FULL. I LEARNED FROM FELLOW OWNERS THAT THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON TO ALL VRSCA MODELS. FACTORY REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL LEVEL ITEMS DOES NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. POORLY ENGINEERED PART THAT NEEDS A REDESIGN. *TT
DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON VRSCA. HE FELT THAT THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS PARTICULAR MOTORCYCLE CAME WITH A SOLID WHEEL. WHENEVER GOING AT A HIGH SPEED THERE WAS A MAJOR POSSIBILITY OF LOSING CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE BECAUSE OF THE WIND. THIS COULD RESULT IN A FATALITY. CONTACT SPOKE WITH DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS, AND THEY KNEW THAT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM ONE HAS TO GO TO A REGULAR SPOKE WHEEL. BUT THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO DO THIS. HE EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT HE WILL DO WHATEVER HE COULD TO DO ABOUT THIS SITUATION BECAUSE THERE WERE A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THIS MOTORCYCLE AND HE WANTED TO MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. ORIGINALLY, DEALERSHIP TOLD HIM THAT THIS WAS A CHARCTERISTIC OF THIS TYPE OF MOTORCYCLE, BUT HE FELT THIS WAS DANGEROUS. *AK
DT: CONTACT STATES THAT THE HARLEY DAVIDSON V-ROD IS UNSTABLE BECAUSE OF THE WIND CURRENTS AND NORMAL DRIVING SPEED. THE CONTACT HAS TALKED TO HARLEY DAVIDSON, AND THEY SUGGESTED TO HIM TO GO AND BUY SPOKED WHEELS. *AK *SC THE SOLID WHEELS CREATED TOO MUCH SURFACE AREA FOR THE LIGHT FRONT END AND THEREFORE GREATLY AFFECTED BY CROSSWINDS AND VEHICULAR TURBULENCE. *JB
DT: CONTACT STATES THAT THE HARLEY DAVIDSON V-ROD IS UNSTABLE BECAUSE OF THE WIND CURRENTS AND NORMAL DRIVING SPEED. THE CONTACT HAS TALKED TO HARLEY DAVIDSON, AND THEY SUGGESTED TO HIM TO GO AND BUY SPOKED WHEELS. *AK *SC THE SOLID WHEELS CREATED TOO MUCH SURFACE AREA FOR THE LIGHT FRONT END AND THEREFORE GREATLY AFFECTED BY CROSSWINDS AND VEHICULAR TURBULENCE. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
HD-PA-1022 — 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 — 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
1155 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
EMISSIONS DECAL REPLACEMENT. PRODUCT PROGRAM P11. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD (current)
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD — 2 complaints
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