CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Harley-Davidson Vrscf has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (2 reports).
2011 Harley-Davidson Vrscf recalls
Brake fluid deposits can stick ABS valve, reducing stopping power
Deposits can form inside the brake system on certain 2008-2011 Harley-Davidson motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS) when the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule in the Owner's Manual.
Most common 2011 Harley-Davidson Vrscf problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
THERE IS CURRENT RECALL ON THIS HD MOTORCYCLE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS M140: SAFETY RECALL 0171. THE RECALL REQUIRED HD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE FLUID WITH PLATINUM LABEL DOT4. ACCORDING TO THE SAFETY RECALL, THE OLD BRAKE FLUID "CAN CAUSE THE BRAKE SYSTEM DAMAGE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT BRAKING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY." THE BRAKE FLUID ON THIS MOTORCYCLE WAS REPLACED EVERY TWO YEARS BUT NOT THROUGH HD. IN SEPTEMBER 2020, THE BRAKE FLUID WAS REPLACED PER THE SAFETY RECALL AT HD. WHILE I WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE REAR BRAKES STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. THERE WAS NO ELECTRONIC WARNING ON THE COMPUTER. THE FAULTY ABS CAUSED A BLOCKAGE AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE BRAKE FLUID
THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE REPORTED THIS ISSUE. TODAY, DEC 22, 2018 AT 1030 AM. WHILE RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE DOWN I-264 IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. THE SINGLE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE RIGHT DRIVERS FOOTPEG IN PLACE SHEARED, CAUSING THE FOOTPEG TO DROP, LEAVING ME WITHOUT A PLACE TO PUT MY FOOT AND CAUSED A HINDRANCE TO MY ABILITY TO USE THE REAR BREAK.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCF. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO RAHWAY HARLEY-DAVIDSON (12 WEST MILTON AVE, RAHWAY, NJ) TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V076000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE TECHNICIAN REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE ABS WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO HAVE THE ABS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO COVER THE COST OF THE ABS REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATED THAT THE ABS FLUSHING SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY THE CONSUMER EVERY TWO YEARS. DUE TO THE VERBIAGE IN THE MANUAL, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUAL DID NOT INDICATE THAT ABS FLUSHING MUST BE PERFORMED AT THE DEALER. THE FA
07/26/2011 - 2011 H-D VROD MUSCLE (VRSCF) I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AND GOT OFF AT MY EXIT. AS I WAS DOWNSHIFTING THE LEFT FOOT PEG ASSEMBLY CAME LOSE AND ROTATED DOWN. I WAS ONLY A HALF MILE AWAY FROM HOME USING RESIDENTIAL STREETS. AS I GOT ON MY STREET THE ENTIRE FOOT PEG ASSEMBLY CAME OUT OF THE FRAME AND FELL ONTO THE STREET. AT THIS POINT I HAD NO PLACE TO SET MY FOOT AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CHANGE GEARS. IF I WERE STILL ON THE INTERSTATE THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DEVASTATING INCIDENT. I EXAMINED THE FOOT PEG ASSEMBLY AND THE BOLT THE KEEPS THE ASSEMBLY IN PLACE HAD SHEARED OFF. THE BIKE WAS FIXED AT DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY. 11/04/11 - I WAS BACKING MY VRSCF OUT OF MY STO
I AM FROM AUSTRALIA BUT I OWN AN AMERICAN MADE HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCF MUSCLE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE IS EQUIPPED WITH ABS WHICH DOES NOT WORK. I PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE FROM THE HARLY-DAVIDSON DEALER (FRASER MOTORCYCLES) IN PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA ON 5 NOVEMBER 2010. !0DAYS AFTER INITIAL PURCHASE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS RUNNING/ I HAVE REFERRED THIS TO THE DEALER BUT SO FAR THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO ASCERTAIN WHY THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING. *TR
2011 Harley-Davidson Vrscf questions
Does the 2011 Harley-Davidson Vrscf have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Vrscf: Brake fluid deposits can stick ABS valve, reducing stopping power. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Harley-Davidson Vrscf?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (2), Service Brakes (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Harley-Davidson Vrscf has been fixed?
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