| Issue ID | 809683 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10349741 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | VRSCDX |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 14/08/10 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I own a 2007 harley davidson vrscdx. The rear brake switch caught on fire on 8/14/10. This switch is located directly in front of and next to the plastic fuel tank under the seat. This has happened to numerous vrod models of various years and information can be found on 1130cc. Com. Various people have contacted harley davidson with no response. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10788 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ASHLAND, KY |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1HHZ197KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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