Campaign 22V-781

Due to a software error, the brake lights may illuminate without the rider applying the brakes

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Defect summary

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."

Consequence

Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 22V781000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

21 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about lighting on these vehicles: 2, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 22V-781
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Harley-DavidsonFLH20210
Harley-DavidsonFlhp2020 to 20220
Harley-DavidsonFlhr2020 to 20220
Harley-DavidsonFlhrxs2020 to 20220
Harley-DavidsonFlht2020 to 20220
Harley-DavidsonFlhtcutg2019 to 20221
Harley-DavidsonFlhtcutgse2020 to 20220
Harley-DavidsonFlhtk2020 to 20220
Harley-DavidsonFlhtk Shrine2021 to 20220
Harley-DavidsonFlhtkse2020 to 20210
Harley-DavidsonFlhx2020 to 20220
Harley-DavidsonFlhxs2020 to 20220
Harley-DavidsonFlhxse2020 to 20220
Harley-DavidsonFlhxst20220
Harley-DavidsonFlrt2019 to 20220
Harley-DavidsonFltrk2020 to 20221
Harley-DavidsonFltrkse20220
Harley-DavidsonFltrx2020 to 20220
Harley-DavidsonFltrxs2020 to 20220
Harley-DavidsonFltrxse2020 to 20220
Harley-DavidsonFltrxst20220
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.