2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX
The 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX 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 EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX, potentially affecting up to 2,798 vehicles.
Recall 12V503000 — EQUIPMENT
| 2,798 vehicles affected
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all model year 2012 and certain model year 2013 VRSCDX motorcycles manufactured from June 14, 2011, through August 1, 2012. The license plate bracket assembly's mounting screws may loosen and the assembly may separate from the rear fender. This condition may lead to contact with the rear tire which could cause the license plate...
Consequence: If the license plate bracket contact with the rear brake line remains undetected, it may affect rear brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash, which could lead to injury or death of the rider.
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any affected motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 2012. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE NIGHT ROD SPECIAL FUEL GUAGE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. AFTER FILLING UP, IT SHOWED LESS THAN 1/2 TANK IN CITY DRIVING. AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE AND RESTARTING, IT SHOWED ABOUT 3/4 FULL. AS THE DRIVE CONTINUED ON A HIGHWAY, IT INCREASED TO POSSIBLY THE CORRECT FUEL LEVEL. AFTER STOPPING WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/2 OF A TANK, ONCE RESTARTED, IT DROPPED RAPIDLY TO EMPTY, FUEL LIGHT CAME ON, AND REMAINING DISTANCE STATED ZERO. I IMMEDIATELY WENT TO A GAS STATION TO FILL UP. ONLY 2.5 GALLONS OF THE 5 GAL TANK WERE USED. I HAVE READ ON MULTIPLE SITES AND FORUMS THAT HARLEY-DAVIDSONS, IN PARTICULAR THE VRODS, FUEL GUAGE ARE NOTORIOUS FOR WORKING IMPROPERLY. THIS IS A SAFETY MATTER AND MUST BE FIXED BY HD.
THE NIGHT ROD SPECIAL FUEL GUAGE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. AFTER FILLING UP, IT SHOWED LESS THAN 1/2 TANK IN CITY DRIVING. AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE AND RESTARTING, IT SHOWED ABOUT 3/4 FULL. AS THE DRIVE CONTINUED ON A HIGHWAY, IT INCREASED TO POSSIBLY THE CORRECT FUEL LEVEL. AFTER STOPPING WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/2 OF A TANK, ONCE RESTARTED, IT DROPPED RAPIDLY TO EMPTY, FUEL LIGHT CAME ON, AND REMAINING DISTANCE STATED ZERO. I IMMEDIATELY WENT TO A GAS STATION TO FILL UP. ONLY 2.5 GALLONS OF THE 5 GAL TANK WERE USED. I HAVE READ ON MULTIPLE SITES AND FORUMS THAT HARLEY-DAVIDSONS, IN PARTICULAR THE VRODS, FUEL GUAGE ARE NOTORIOUS FOR WORKING IMPROPERLY. THIS IS A SAFETY MATTER AND MUST BE FIXED BY HD.
Safety Rating for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX — 13 complaints
- 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX — 5 complaints
- 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX — 2 complaints
- 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX — 2 complaints
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX — 5 complaints
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX (current)
- 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX — 6 complaints
- 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX — 1 complaint
- 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX — 2 complaints
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