2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA
The 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA has received a total of 2 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA, 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 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE RUNNING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN I DOWN SHIFT OR COME TO A STOP THE MOTOR SHUTS DOWN. THE LOCAL DEALER SAYS THAT HAPPENS I'VE HAD MANY MECHANICS LOOK AT IT NO PERSON CAN FIND OUT WHY. I'M IN DANGER EVERY TIME. I'VE BEEN HOLDING UP TRAFFIC IN CONSTRUCTION ZONES, STOP LIGHTS & CITY TRAFFIC . I'VE OWNED THIS BIKE FOR A FEW MONTHS AND THIS STARTED HAPPENING I CAN'T FIND THE ISSUE. I'VE PAID MANY SHOPS TO FIND OUT WHY. LOCAL HARLEY DEALERSHIP CAN'T FIND THE ISSUE GAVE ME BACK THE BIKE & SAID GOOD LUCK.,
THE FUEL GAUGE ON MY 2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON VRSCA DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN ITS FILLED UP THE NEEDLE DISAPEARS PAST THE FULL MARK AND WHEN ITS CLOSE TO EMPTY IT MIGHT BE ANYWHERE BETWEEN 3/4 TANK AND 1/4 TANK.
Safety Rating for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA — 14 complaints
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA — 10 complaints
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA (current)
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA — 0 complaints
- 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA — 10 complaints
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCA — 4 complaints
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