CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain motorcycles may have a software error that causes the brake lights to illuminate even when the rider is not applying the brakes. This does not meet the federal lighting standard for brake lamps.
Unintended brake light activation can mislead other drivers about what a motorcycle is doing, which may increase the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this issue, especially in traffic.
The repair is free at an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer: the software will be updated on Touring and CVO Touring models, and on Trike and CVO Trike models a new pressure switch will also be installed. Owners can contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464, referencing recall number 0635, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
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