NHTSA Campaign 22V781000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company · Reported Oct 18, 2022 · 199,419 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLH | 2021 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHP | 2020 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHP | 2021 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHP | 2022 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHR | 2020 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHR | 2021 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHR | 2022 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHRXS | 2020 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHRXS | 2021 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHRXS | 2022 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHT | 2020 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHT | 2021 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHT | 2022 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCUTG | 2019 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCUTG | 2020 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCUTG | 2021 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCUTG | 2022 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCUTGSE | 2020 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCUTGSE | 2021 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCUTGSE | 2022 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTK | 2020 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTK | 2021 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTK | 2022 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTK SHRINE | 2021 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTK SHRINE | 2022 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTKSE | 2020 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTKSE | 2021 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHX | 2020 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHX | 2021 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHX | 2022 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHXS | 2020 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHXS | 2021 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHXS | 2022 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHXSE | 2020 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHXSE | 2021 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHXSE | 2022 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHXST | 2022 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLRT | 2019 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLRT | 2020 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLRT | 2021 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLRT | 2022 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRK | 2020 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRK | 2021 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRK | 2022 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRKSE | 2022 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRX | 2020 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRX | 2021 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRX | 2022 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRXS | 2020 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRXS | 2021 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRXS | 2022 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRXSE | 2020 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRXSE | 2021 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRXSE | 2022 | 199,419 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRXST | 2022 | 199,419 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V781000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.