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Recall 22V-781: 2021 Harley-Davidson FLH, 2020–2022 Harley-Davidson Flhp and 19 more

Harley-Davidson Motor Company recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Oct 18, 2022, covering about 199,419 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-781
Report date
Oct 18, 2022
Vehicles affected
199,419
Owners notified
Nov 2, 2022

The problem

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 fix

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerHarley-Davidson Motor Company
ComponentExterior Lighting › Brake Lights
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number22V781000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Harley-Davidson FLH2021All years
Harley-Davidson Flhp2020, 2021, 2022All years
Harley-Davidson Flhr2020, 2021, 2022All years
Harley-Davidson FLHRXS2020, 2021, 2022All years
Harley-Davidson Flht2020, 2021, 2022All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG2019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTGSE2020, 2021, 2022All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTK2020, 2021, 2022All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTK Shrine2021, 2022All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE2020, 2021All years
Harley-Davidson Flhx2020, 2021, 2022All years
Harley-Davidson FLHXS2020, 2021, 2022All years
Harley-Davidson FLHXSE2020, 2021, 2022All years
Harley-Davidson FLHXST2022All years
Harley-Davidson Flrt2019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Harley-Davidson FLTRK2020, 2021, 2022All years
Harley-Davidson FLTRKSE2022All years
Harley-Davidson FLTRX2020, 2021, 2022All years
Harley-Davidson FLTRXS2020, 2021, 2022All years
Harley-Davidson FLTRXSE2020, 2021, 2022All years
Harley-Davidson FLTRXST2022All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V-781?

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."

How is recall 22V-781 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.