2020 Harley-Davidson/livewire ELW (LIVEWIRE) - Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign: 20V624000
1,012 vehicles potentially affected
- Model year
- 2020
- Make
- Harley-Davidson/livewire
- Model
- ELW (LIVEWIRE)
- Manufacturer
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Potential units affected
- 1,012 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2020-10-08
What’s the problem?
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2020 LiveWire (ELW) motorcycles. The electric vehicle powertrain may unexpectedly shut down and not restart, due to a software issue in the Onboard Charging (OBC) system.
What could happen?
An unexpected loss of propulsion without the ability to restart may increase the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will update the OBC software, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2020. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0176.