2010 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF) problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2010 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle.
Recalls
Service Brakes, Hydraulic #18V076000 · 2018 · 174,636 units
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 (
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 3 NHTSA owner complaints, median 3,762 miles. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2010 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2010 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle problems?
In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is electrical system.
Model name source: Harley-Davidson model codes (harley-davidson.com/us/en/content/expert-advice/harley-davidson-model-codes.html).