Harley-Davidson recall: Traction control system
What is wrong
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2020 FLHTCUTG, and FLRT Trike motorcycles. The Trike Traction Control System software may respond incorrectly to a faulty rear wheel speed signal by activating one of the rear brakes.
What could happen
Unintended activation of one rear brake could lead to an unexpected change in vehicle direction which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will update the traction control system software, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0175.
Vehicles covered
- Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg 2019–2020
- Harley-Davidson Flrt 2019–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V843000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 22, 2019
- Owners notified
- Dec 2, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 12,624
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 12, 2018 to Jun 20, 2019
- Part
- Traction control system
- Maker's own recall number
- 0175
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.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Harley-Davidson recall: Exterior lighting Oct 18, 2022
- Harley-Davidson recall: Power train Oct 18, 2018
- Harley-Davidson recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Nov 24, 2014
- Harley-Davidson recall: Power train Sep 5, 2014
- Harley-Davidson recall: Power train Oct 17, 2013
- Harley-Davidson recall: Exterior lighting Oct 19, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.