2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDXA recalls and problems

The 2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDXA has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDXA vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDXA recalls

Recall 18V-076: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jan 29, 2018 · 174,636 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

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 (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the OwnerÂs Manual.

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.

2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDXA problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 25,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDXA complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 3,000 miles · reported Apr 23, 2019

The contact owns a 2008 harley-davidson vrscdxa. The contact stated that brake fluid leaked from the vehicle due to a melted brake line. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 3,000.

Service Brakes · at 25,000 miles · reported Mar 8, 2018

Harley davidson recall 0171 NHTSA recall 18v-076 recall states that there is a chance in reduced braking ability. My experience is that I completely lost the front brakes which is 75% of the braking ability on a motorcycle. When my vrscdxa was taken to the dealer for the flush, the technicians determined that they could not flush the brakes due to the ABS module not responding properly. This requires a replacement of the ABS module that is now obsolete for hd and aftermarket suppliers do not make this part. It is complete nonsense to have a system that has the capability of completely failing…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDXA have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDXA: 18V-076 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDXA?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (2 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 25,000 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.