2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSC
The 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSC has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL.
Recalls for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSC, potentially affecting up to 97 vehicles.
Recall 09E007000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 97 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 CONTROLLER TO THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME, THE CONTROLLER MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE OIL FILTER.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSC
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSC.
Safety Rating for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSC
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSC (current)
- 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSC — 0 complaints
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSC — 1 complaint
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