2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCF recalls and problems

The 2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCF has 1 safety recall and 11 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 VRSCF vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCF 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 VRSCF problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	5
Fuel/Propulsion System	3
Unknown or Other	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Electrical System	1
Power Train	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 9,000 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 VRSCF complaints

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

Service Brakes · at 19,000 miles · reported Aug 19, 2021

The contact owns a 2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCF. The contact stated while riding approximately 20 MPH and attempting to stop the motorcycle, the contact stated that the front brakes were functional however, the rear brakes failed to operate as designed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.

Service Brakes · at 20,603 miles · reported May 9, 2018

My ABS brakes quit working. I could skid the tires. Also, front brake lever intermitantly freezes. Concurrently, I received NHTSA safety recall 18v-076 for brake system flushing. 4-13-2018, I took the motorcycle to southeast harley-davidson for h-d recall no. 0171. After the h-d flush, I was told ABS braking still not working and a paid diagnostics would be required to determine the problem. Harley-davidson claims that the brake system should have been flushed and fluid changed every two years! What other vehicles brake system requires that much attention? Should h-d be responsible to diagnose…

Service Brakes · at 9,000 miles · reported Jun 13, 2017

While on a ride my rear brakes pedal just locked up therefore I was unable to use the stopping power of my rear brake. After some research it seems that this is a common problem on harley and that ABS module frequently fails. This was very scary moment for me on a motorcycle.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 7,500 miles · reported Nov 6, 2016

The fuel sensor has failed twice, the first time causing me to run out of gas while on a desert highway (Over 100f outside). Fortunately there was no-one behind me that might have hit me from sudden deceleration. After the first incident, I replaced the sensor with the same part number from harley davidson. Oddly, the same part number is a different configuration that the original (Indicative of a design issue being corrected on-the-sly). The second fuel sensor worked well for about 1 year, then it too failed. Because I was aware of the problem (Many, many similar stories on the V-rod on-line…

Service Brakes · at 9,885 miles · reported Oct 15, 2016

While exiting my driveway and attempting to use the rear brake pedal, I found that I could not press it and had only the front brakes. I found that while the motorcycle was stationary if I forced the pedal all the way down, it would work normally, but would seize up again without warning while riding. I took the motorcycle to a dealership for service, and they recommended changing the rear brake pads, which I did. They then called back later stating that the "ABS module" needed to be replaced, which I could not afford at the time. Currently the rear brake pedal can be depressed, but it has no…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCF have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCF: 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 VRSCF?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (5 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 9,000 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.