2019-2022 Harley-Davidson FLH/FLHP/FLHR +18 - Exterior Lighting recall

Model years: 2019-2022
Makes: Harley-Davidson
Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Potential units affected: 199,419 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2022-10-18

Affected vehicles

2022 Harley-Davidson FLHP
2022 Harley-Davidson FLHR
2022 Harley-Davidson FLHRXS
2022 Harley-Davidson FLHT
2022 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG
2022 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTGSE
2022 Harley-Davidson FLHTK
2022 Harley-Davidson FLHTK SHRINE
2022 Harley-Davidson FLHX
2022 Harley-Davidson FLHXS
2022 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE
2022 Harley-Davidson FLHXST
2022 Harley-Davidson FLRT
2022 Harley-Davidson FLTRK
2022 Harley-Davidson FLTRKSE
2022 Harley-Davidson FLTRX
2022 Harley-Davidson FLTRXS
2022 Harley-Davidson FLTRXSE
2022 Harley-Davidson FLTRXST
2021 Harley-Davidson FLH
2021 Harley-Davidson FLHP
2021 Harley-Davidson FLHR
2021 Harley-Davidson FLHRXS
2021 Harley-Davidson FLHT
2021 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG
2021 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTGSE
2021 Harley-Davidson FLHTK
2021 Harley-Davidson FLHTK SHRINE
2021 Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE
2021 Harley-Davidson FLHX
2021 Harley-Davidson FLHXS
2021 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE
2021 Harley-Davidson FLRT
2021 Harley-Davidson FLTRK
2021 Harley-Davidson FLTRX
2021 Harley-Davidson FLTRXS
2021 Harley-Davidson FLTRXSE
2020 Harley-Davidson FLHP
2020 Harley-Davidson FLHR
2020 Harley-Davidson FLHRXS
2020 Harley-Davidson FLHT
2020 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG
2020 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTGSE
2020 Harley-Davidson FLHTK
2020 Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE
2020 Harley-Davidson FLHX
2020 Harley-Davidson FLHXS
2020 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE
2020 Harley-Davidson FLRT
2020 Harley-Davidson FLTRK
2020 Harley-Davidson FLTRX
2020 Harley-Davidson FLTRXS
2020 Harley-Davidson FLTRXSE
2019 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG
2019 Harley-Davidson FLRT

What’s the problem?

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.

What’s 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.