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VehicleOct 18, 2022199,419 affected

Harley-Davidson recall: Exterior lighting

What is 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."

What could happen

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
22V781000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 18, 2022
Owners notified
Nov 2, 2022
Vehicles or items affected
199,419
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Maker's own recall number
0635
Safety standard
FMVSS 108

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.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.