2008 Harley-davidson Vrsc Recalls - Vehicle Recall Information

Harley-Davidson VRSC (V-Twin Racing Street Custom)

The Harley-Davidson VRSC (V-Twin Racing Street Custom) family of cruiser motorcycles was introduced in 2001 in a single model called the V-Rod. The V-Rod was developed by Harley-Davidson to compete against Japanese and American muscle bikes. The "V-Rod" made use of the Revolution engine, developed jointly with Porsche that, for the first time in Harley public production history, features overhead cams and liquid cooling. The V-Rod is visually distinct from other Harley-Davidson motorcycles. It can be easily identified by the 60-degree V-twin engine, the radiator and the hydroformed frame members that support the round-topped air cleaner cover. A distinct difference between the V-Rod and all other Harley production motorcycles is the location of the fuel tank. The fuel tank on the V-Rod is located underneath the seat, placing the rider on top of it, rather than the usual frontal placement. The "tank" in this case is simple dressing, hiding the frame. Loosely based on the VR-1000 superbike, it continues to be a platform around which Harley-Davidson builds drag-racing competition machines. All VRSC models are produced at Harley-Davidson's Vehicle and Powertrain Operations facility in Blue Springs- Kansas City, Missouri.

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DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Posted on: 2009-02-20
Description
Harley-davidson is recalling 97 led turn signal mounting kits, p/nos.  69951-08 (black) and 69593-08 (chrome), for installation on my 2002 through 2009 vrsc model motorcycles (excluding vrscf model).  Due to the design of the mounting bracket, p/no.  70497-08, which secures the led turn signal controller to the motorcycle frame, the controller may come in contact with the oil filter.

Consequence
Over time, this contact can lead to a hole in the oil filter and allow excessive oil to get on the rear tire, causing a loss of traction, possibly leading to a crash and potential injury or death.

Corrective Action
Harley-davidson will notify owners and will remove and replace the existing bracket with a new bracket, p/no.  70497-08a, free of charge.  The recall began on march 26, 2009.  Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

Notes
Harley-davidson's recall no.  0138.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Recalls for 2008 Harley-davidson Vrsc

DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL