Model year record

2013 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx recalls & problems

The 2013 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints1filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentOct 18, 2012

Equipment

Recall 12V5030002,798 vehicles

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all model year 2012 and certain model year 2013 VRSCDX motorcycles manufactured from June 14, 2011, through August 1, 2012. The license plate bracket assembly's mounting screws may loosen and the assembly may separate from the rear fender. This condition may lead to contact with the rear tire which could cause the license plate bracket to rotate, possibly damaging the rear brake line.
Risk: If the license plate bracket contact with the rear brake line remains undetected, it may affect rear brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash, which could lead to injury or death of the rider.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any affected motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 2012. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Electrical system	1	0	0	0	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system
THE NIGHT ROD SPECIAL FUEL GUAGE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. AFTER FILLING UP, IT SHOWED LESS THAN 1/2 TANK IN CITY DRIVING. AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE AND RESTARTING, IT SHOWED ABOUT 3/4 FULL. AS THE DRIVE CONTINUED ON A HIGHWAY, IT INCREASED TO POSSIBLY THE CORRECT FUEL LEVEL. AFTER STOPPING WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/2 OF A TANK, ONCE RESTARTED, IT DROPPED RAPIDLY TO EMPTY, FUEL LIGHT CAME ON, AND REMAINING DISTANCE STATED ZERO. I IMMEDIATELY WENT TO A GAS STATION TO FILL UP. ONLY 2.5 GALLONS OF THE 5 GAL TANK WERE USED. I HAVE READ ON MULTIPLE SITES AND FORUMS THAT HARLEY-DAVIDSONS, IN PARTICULAR THE VRODS, FUEL GUAGE ARE NOTORIOUS FOR WORKING IMPROPERLY. THIS IS A SAFETY MATTER AND MUST BE…
Sep 11, 2016 · 4,200 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.