While Harley's Q3 results looked promising, the recent recall of 200,000 Big Twins is a tough pill to swallow. A lighting issue has caused nearly 200,000 trikes and touring models to be recalled under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V781000. According to NHTSA, the potential number of bikes subject to recall could be as many as 199,419 starting with 2019 FLs running through 2022 production.
Summary: 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. 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.”
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 are expected to be mailed October 26, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson’s number for this recall is 0635.