CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (2 reports).
2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw.
Most common 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE (CRACK IN PLASTIC HOUSING) CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING. BRAKE SWITCH FAILURE COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH BRAKE FLUID. FRONT FORK SEAL FAILURE AT 14K MILES CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING.
AFTER LEAVING MY HOUSE & DRIVING DOWN THE STREET I HAD COMPLETE FAILURE ON MY FRONT BRAKES, DUE TO THE FRONT BRAKE WAS IN HYDRAULIC LOCK, LUCKILY THE BACK BRAKES WERE STILL USABLE. THE FRONT WHEEL WAS FREE TO SPIN BUT NO BRAKES COULD BE APPLIED TO IT, IT DID WORK MOMENTS BEFORE WHILE IN MY DRIVEWAY. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE MOST OF YOUR STOPPING POWER IS AT THE FRONT BRAKE & IF ONE NEEDS IT AT THE WRONG MOMENT, THAT COULD BE FATAL, ESPECIALLY IF YOUR NOT EXPECTING IT. THIS BIKE HAS ABS BRAKES & IT'S THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT THAT WENT BAD. AFTER PUTTING IT IN THE SHOP, I WAS ALSO TOLD THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL THAT CONTROLS THE HCU NEEDED REPLACING AS WELL.IF THE VALVES STICK IN THE HCU, THI
THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE GAUGE WILL GO FROM 100% FULL, TO EMPTY, TO A 1/4 FILLED WITHIN MINUTES. THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN SITTING OR MOVING. THE GAUGE IS UNPREDICTABLE AND UNRELIABLE. I JUST PURCHASED THE BIKE IN OCTOBER. *TR
THE FUEL GAUGE IS DEFECTIVE AND HAS NEVER WORKED CORRECTLY. IT WILL SOMETIMES DISPLAY A 1/2 TANK AND THEN GO DOWN TO COMPLETE EMPTY AFTER TRAVELING 10-15 MILES FROM A COMPLETE FILL UP. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCAW MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED AND WOULD NOT REGISTER IF THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL OR EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FUEL SENSOR WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 700 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,800.
2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw questions
Does the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Service Brakes (2), Structure (1).
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