The defect
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Trike and CVO Trike and 2020-2022 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. Please refer to Addendum A for specific vehicle model details. Due to a software error, the brake lights may illuminate without the rider applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will update the software on Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. On Trike and CVO Trike motorcycles, a new pressure switch will also be installed. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0635.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson FLH | 2021 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhp | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhr | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhrxs | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson Flht | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcutgse | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtk | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtk Shrine | 2021, 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtkse | 2020, 2021 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhx | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhxse | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhxst | 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson Flrt | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrk | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrkse | 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrx | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrxs | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrxse | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrxst | 2022 |
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson FLH | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhp | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhp | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhp | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhr | 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhr | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhr | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhrxs | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhrxs | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhrxs | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flht | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flht | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flht | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 2019 | 8 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 2020 | 4 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 2022 | 2 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcutgse | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcutgse | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcutgse | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtk | 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtk | 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtk | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtk Shrine | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtk Shrine | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtkse | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtkse | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhx | 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhx | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhx | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
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38 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the exterior lighting; Harley-Davidson Motor Company filed 42 campaigns in all.
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