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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
3 reports
13,000 miles · Nov 13, 2014
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 (NA) HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND IT VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WOBBLED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE REAR WHEEL FAILED TO TURN AND SEIZ…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 (NA) HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND IT VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WOBBLED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE REAR WHEEL FAILED TO TURN AND SEIZED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
NHTSA ODI #10654651
19,000 miles · Feb 14, 2012
Engine And Engine Cooling
COMPENSATOR IS KNOWN TO BEGIN FAILING AND MAKING A HORRENDOUS GRINDING NOISE WHICH PREVENTS THE ENGINE FROM TURNING OVER. HARLEY IS FULLY AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CHARGES FULL PRICE TO UPGRADE TO THE MORE SUITABLE SCREAMING EAGLE COMPENSATOR. THIS PIECE IS DESIGNED TO FAIL AND MAKE MONEY FOR THE COMPANY WITH NO REGARD FOR SAFETY I…
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COMPENSATOR IS KNOWN TO BEGIN FAILING AND MAKING A HORRENDOUS GRINDING NOISE WHICH PREVENTS THE ENGINE FROM TURNING OVER. HARLEY IS FULLY AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CHARGES FULL PRICE TO UPGRADE TO THE MORE SUITABLE SCREAMING EAGLE COMPENSATOR. THIS PIECE IS DESIGNED TO FAIL AND MAKE MONEY FOR THE COMPANY WITH NO REGARD FOR SAFETY IN THE ABILITY TO START THE VEHICLE WHEN NEEDED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF BECOMING STRANDED IN A DANGEROUS AREA. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10447961
2,500 miles · Jan 23, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
I HAVE OWNED A HARLEY DAVIDSON V-ROD SINCE 2009 AND EVER SINCE I RECEIVED THE MOTORCYCLE THE FUEL GAUGE CONSTANTLY OVER AND UNDER ESTIMATES THE FUEL IN THE TANK. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS EVER TRULY AN ISSUE WAS WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND AFTER 50 MILES THE GAUGE SAID EMPTY. I HAD JUST FILLED UP AND TYPICALLY GET 210…
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I HAVE OWNED A HARLEY DAVIDSON V-ROD SINCE 2009 AND EVER SINCE I RECEIVED THE MOTORCYCLE THE FUEL GAUGE CONSTANTLY OVER AND UNDER ESTIMATES THE FUEL IN THE TANK. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS EVER TRULY AN ISSUE WAS WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND AFTER 50 MILES THE GAUGE SAID EMPTY. I HAD JUST FILLED UP AND TYPICALLY GET 210 MILES OUT OF A TANK OF GAS. SO I PUSHED AHEAD. AT ABOUT 150 MILES THE BIKE ACTUALLY RAN OUT OF GAS. I CHALKED THE LOWER GAS MILEAGE UP TO A BAD TANK OF GAS, BUT IF MY FUEL GAUGE HAD WORKED PROPERLY THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO QUESTION. IN GENERAL THE GAUGE WILL SAY I AM EMPTY WHEN THERE IS STILL A GALLON OF GAS LEFT IN THE TANK. I NOW TRY TO AVOID GOING OVER THIS IN CASE I HAVE ANOTHER BAD GAS ISSUE. WHEN I ADDRESSED THE ISSUE WITH H-D IT TOOK TWO MONTHS FOR THEM TO GET THE PART IN, AND IT DIDN'T FIX THE ISSUE. WHEN REDRESSED THEY CLAIMED THAT THEY FOUND NO ISSUE AND THAT THEY HAD FIXED THE PROBLEM. *LN
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 3,285 MY 2009 FXD, FXDF, FXDC, FXDL, AND FXDB MOTORCYCLES. THE JIFFY STAND SPRING ANCHOR MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A DEFECTIVE WELD THAT MAY ALLOW THE JIFFY STAND ASSEMBLY TO NOT RETRACT AS INTENDED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE ORIGINAL JIFFY STAND SPRING ANCHOR AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW SPRING ANCHOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 349 MY 2009 FXDB, FXDC, FXDF, AND FXDL MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES HAVE A FUEL TANK VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY, PART NO. 27389-04A, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE ULTRASONIC WELD ON THE ANTI-SLOSH VALVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE VALVE SEPARATES AND THE BIKE IS TIPPED OVER, IT MAY LEAK FUEL. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
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NHTSA investigations
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