Skip to content

NHTSA Recall 22V781000: Brake lights (exterior lighting)

Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 199,419 vehicles. It affects 21 models including the Harley-Davidson Flh.

199,419
vehicles potentially affected
21
models affected
2022
owners notified (November 2)
NHTSA campaign22V781000
Manufacturer campaign0635
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS
Report receivedOctober 18, 2022
Owner notificationNovember 2, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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."

Safety 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V781000

Make and modelModel years
Harley-Davidson Flh2021
Harley-Davidson Flhp2020, 2021, 2022
Harley-Davidson Flhr2020, 2021, 2022
Harley-Davidson Flhrxs2020, 2021, 2022
Harley-Davidson Flht2020, 2021, 2022
Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Harley-Davidson Flhtcutgse2020, 2021, 2022
Harley-Davidson Flhtk2020, 2021, 2022
Harley-Davidson Flhtk Shrine2021, 2022
Harley-Davidson Flhtkse2020, 2021
Harley-Davidson Flhx2020, 2021, 2022
Harley-Davidson Flhxs2020, 2021, 2022
Harley-Davidson Flhxse2020, 2021, 2022
Harley-Davidson Flhxst2022
Harley-Davidson Flrt2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Harley-Davidson Fltrk2020, 2021, 2022
Harley-Davidson Fltrkse2022
Harley-Davidson Fltrx2020, 2021, 2022
Harley-Davidson Fltrxs2020, 2021, 2022
Harley-Davidson Fltrxse2020, 2021, 2022
Harley-Davidson Fltrxst2022

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.