2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX recalls and problems

The 2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX recalls

Recall 18V-076: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jan 29, 2018 · 174,636 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the OwnerÂs Manual.

Risk: These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.

2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Electrical System	1
Unknown or Other	1
Service Brakes	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 5,000 miles · reported Jul 27, 2016

Harley davidson vrscdx 2009 ABS hydraulic control unit failure. While in motion approximately 45mph I went to depress the rear brake and it felt like the pedal was froze, upon putting more pressure on the pedal it moved but the rear brake instantly locked up without any progressive feel causing the rear tire to skid causing the rear of the bike to slide sideways. Fortunately I was able to keep the bike upright and in control without having an accident very likely the current lower speed I was traveling contributed to being able to maintain control. At highway speed this could have been deadly.…

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 4,000 miles · reported Jun 18, 2014

Since time of purchase, fuel sending unit has not been working. Taken to local hd dealer for a check and they have no fix. Doing some research most 2007 and up harley davidson V-rods have a major problem with their fuel sending unit not working properly and the fuel gauge malfunctions. Hd has tried 2 or 3 fixes for this solution but at the owner's cost. On october 11th, 2013 the fuel sending unit on my vrscdx was reading 1/2 tank, and my motorcycle completely ran out of gas on I-75 northbound. This left me stranded on the expressway. Finding out that this has been an issue for over 7 years and…

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 3,500 miles · reported Oct 7, 2013

Fuel gauge needle drops from full to completely empty in 5-10 minutes even when tank is completely full. Sometimes needle gets stuck on empty, full or any other position regardless of the amount of fuel on tank. After motorcycle is resting on off position for a while, needle seems to reset to correct measurement until tank is refueled and problem recurs all over again. Situation appears to be completely random and I haven't been able to trace it downs to any electrical or vacuum leaks.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX: 18V-076 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX?

Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,000 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.