Harley-Davidson Recall of certain 2019-2020 FLHTCUTG, and FLRT Trike motorcycles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 12, 2019 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Harley-Davidson Recall: Unintended Activation of One Rear Brake

Unintended activation of one rear brake could lead to an unexpected change in vehicle direction which may increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V843000

Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Components: TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,624

MAKEMODELMODEL YEAR(S)
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHTCUTG2019 – 2020
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHTCUTGSE2020
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLRT2019 – 2020

Summary: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2020 FLHTCUTG, and FLRT Trike motorcycles. The Trike Traction Control System software may respond incorrectly to a faulty rear wheel speed signal by activating one of the rear brakes.

Remedy: Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will update the traction control system software, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson’s number for this recall is 0175.

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.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Harley-Davidson Recall

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