Suspension
Filed Aug 11, 2014
THE RIGHT REAR SHOCK EYE BROKE OFF THE TOP PART OF THE SHOCK WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10621556
- Incident
- Jul 8, 2014
- Mileage
- 41,025 mi
2007 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 11, 2014
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported
Overview
Our database contains 18 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx, most frequently naming the fuel system, brakes and electrical categories. 6 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 2010 | 7 | 8 |
| Oct 2010 | 1 | 9 |
| Nov 2010 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb 2011 | 1 | 11 |
| Mar 2011 | 1 | 12 |
| Jul 2011 | 1 | 13 |
| Aug 2011 | 1 | 14 |
| Apr 2012 | 1 | 15 |
| Mar 2013 | 1 | 16 |
| May 2014 | 1 | 17 |
| Aug 2014 | 1 | 18 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Fuel system1041.7%
- Brakes729.2%
- Electrical416.7%
- Engine14.2%
- Powertrain (other)14.2%
- Suspension14.2%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
ElectricalFuel systemPowertrain (other)
Filed May 26, 2014
I HAVE A 2007 VROD VRCDX MY FUEL GAUGE ALWAYS FAILS TO READ ACCURATE FUEL LOAD, WHILE RIDING IT GOES FROM FULL OR HALF TANK TO EMPTY. ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE THAT HARLEY WON'T FIX IS MY BRAKE AND CLUTCH RESERVOIRS ARE LEAKING AND CAUSING PAINT TO COME OFF. YOU PAY SO MUCH FOR THESE BIKES AND HARLEY STILL REFUSES TO FIX THEIR PROBLEMS. I JUST WANT THEM TO FIX MY PROBLEMS FOR FREE, TO BAD ALAMO HARLEY DAVIDSON WILL NOT FIX IT EVEN THOUGH I BOUGHT BIKE THERE. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10594140
- Incident
- Aug 17, 2007
- Mileage
- 1,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Mar 22, 2013
WHILE ATTENDING A MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCED RIDER'S COURSE I NOTICED SMOKE ORIGINATING FROM UNDERNEATH THE MOTORCYCLE. I PULLED THE MOTORCYCLE OFF THE COURSE AND NOTICED THERE WAS NO REAR BRAKE PRESSURE. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BURNED/MELTED CAUSING A SEVERE BRAKE FLUID LEAK. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10504135
- Incident
- Mar 22, 2013
- Mileage
- 11,000 mi
BrakesFuel system
Filed Apr 27, 2012
GAS GAUGE WORKS SOMETIMES AND NOT OTHERS (RANDOM). THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS ARE LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10456702
- Incident
- Feb 16, 2010
- Mileage
- 5,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Aug 31, 2011
THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND STOPPED WORKING AGAIN SINCE THEN.
- NHTSA ID
- 10424797
- Incident
- Aug 1, 2011
Fuel system
Filed Jul 7, 2011
FUEL GAUGE READS FULL THEN SEEMS TO STICK AT HALFWAY THEN YOU ARE MISLEAD TO BELIEVE YOU HAVE HALF A TANK WHEN YOU DO NOT. THEN LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON AND NEEDLE DROPS TO EMPTY. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10410858
- Incident
- Jul 6, 2011
- Mileage
- 12,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Mar 10, 2011
"EVENT LEADING TO FAILURE": NORMAL RIDING. "THE FAILURE" THE FUEL GAUGE ON MY 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON VRSCDX DOESN'T WORK ANY OF THE TIME . IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING TO SPEND SO MUCH MONEY ON A VEHICLE & HAVE THINGS NOT WORK AS THERE SUPPOSED TO. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL HD DEALER & HAVE BEEN TOLD NO KNOWN "FIX" HAS BEEN SENT OUT FROM THE MOTOR CO.THAT IS JUST OUTRAGEOUS TO THINK THAT HARLEY DAVIDSON WONT STAND BEHIND THERE PRODUCT WHEN THEY CHARGE SO MUCH FOR THEM . PLEASE HELP !! [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10389783
- Incident
- Mar 23, 2007
- Mileage
- 3,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Feb 17, 2011
INTERMITTENT FUEL GAUGE READINGS. HAPPENED DURING WARRANTY, NOT REPAIRED BY HARLEY DAVIDSON. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT TELLS YOU HAVE HALF A TANK AND THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AT HIGH SPEEDS. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10383142
- Incident
- Jul 26, 2008
- Mileage
- 500 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
M1490
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.8.8): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.8.8. Release Date: Week of August 5, 2024. New Features for Harley-Davidson vehicles: Advanced Module Replace for 2021 and later Revolution Max; 2023 and later CVO Touring; and 2024 Street Glide (FLHX), Road Glide (FLTRX). New Features for LiveWire vehicles: Updated calibrations for 2024 S2DM EV1/ EV6; 2024 S2MH EV1; and 2024 S2DM, S2MH. Changes: Added Hand Control Module (HCM) (Part No. 71500522A and 71500536A) for reflash support.
M1490
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.6.4): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.6.4. Release Date: Week of May 1, 2024. New Features for LiveWire S2DM and S2MH, 2024 Revolution® Max, and 2024 Touring.
TT451
ENGINE
Noise from the cam chest area possibly accompanied by milky engine oil. Moisture can cause slight swelling in the tensioner causing it to stick in the housing. A vehicle that makes repeated short trips can have this condition because the engine does not reach normal operating temperatures, allowing condensation and moisture to build up in the engine oil.
TT451
ENGINE
Noise from the cam chest area possibly accompanied by milky engine oil. Moisture can cause slight swelling in the tensioner causing it to stick in the housing. A vehicle that makes repeated short trips can have this condition because the engine does not reach normal operating temperatures, allowing condensation and moisture to build up in the engine oil.
TT449
SERVICE BRAKES
During a service event, if the rear brake line routing is disturbed from the original factory installed routing, it may come in contact with the exhaust.
TT449
SERVICE BRAKES
During a service event, if the rear brake line routing is disturbed from the original factory installed routing, it may come in contact with the exhaust.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.