2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod. Newest first.
On certain motorcycles, a condition occurs that could allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank. on fuel injected vehicles, this condition could cause fuel to spray out unexpectedly when the fuel cap IS removed. on carbureted vehicles, excessive fuel could be transferred to the carburetor, which would eventually allow fuel to drip from the air cleaner.
Risk and remedy
Risk
These situations could cause serious personal injury or create a fire hazard for persons or property on or near the motorcycle.
Remedy
Dealers will test each canister for blockage, then replace as necessary. the recall began november 4, 2004. owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Dt*: the contact stated the motorcycle's electricity to the lights had lost power on six occasions. the service dealer continued to change fuses but the problem persisted. the contact expressed the motorcycle would never be safe to drive.
- Wheels
The solid wheels on my 2005 harley-davidson vrsca motorcycle are a safety hazard on the interstate highways whenever I get caught in the "wake" of any larger vehichles passing me or whenver I pass larger vehicles and whenever there IS a cross wind on any road or highway. these wheels (front and…
The solid wheels on my 2005 harley-davidson vrsca motorcycle are a safety hazard on the interstate highways whenever I get caught in the "wake" of any larger vehichles passing me or whenver I pass larger vehicles and whenever there IS a cross wind on any road or highway. these wheels (front and back) catch the wind and cause the vehicle to wobble. on one ocassion recently, I was on interstate 10 in traffic and there was also a crosswind. it was most distressing to have to constantly correct for the cross wind and the turbulence from (especially) s.u.v.'s & 18 wheeler's whenever I passed or was passed. this IS a daily occurance (when there IS a crosswind) or on the highway. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10056034Harley davidson: a retrofit assembly and kit has been developed, by engineering, using current v rod fuel sender and fuel module, due to parts no longer produced and resourcing options are exhausted. Model 2002-2006 v rod.
- 10055747Harley davidson: when fuel pump IS installed, a confusion of diagnosing historic dtc, there IS a rise in pdi system relay warranty claims.
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