2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vrscaw years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Vrscaw model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 7,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw recalls (1)
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Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Sudden Brake Failure - Motorcycle (PE16009) — opened Jul 6, 2016, closed Apr 23, 2018, led to recall 18V076000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On 7/15/2021 I bought a 2009 VRSCAW Harley Davidson motorcycle on ebay (Order Number: 25-07316-82931) in Monterey, CA. Needed to deliver in Dublin, Ohio. A Mr Thomas Dobson Responsible and driver of the carrier Crawl Transportation located at 105 N Nixon St, Landisville, NJ 08326, informing that he…
I always test my breaks and break lights before i drive,my bike go to hd dealer 2 x a year to refresh al oil and dot4,they put new abs sensor on my bike the abs was not working,but the normal breaks was working perfect. After they put the new abs sensor i drive 300 kilometer the abs light is of…
Other Harley-Davidson Vrscaw years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Vrscaw | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Vrscaw | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 Vrscaw | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw?
Owners most often report service brakes, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vrscaw model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.