2022 Harley-Davidson Flhxs

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."

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.

The contact owns a 2022 Harley-Davidson FLHXS Street Glide Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding on several occasions at speeds up to 70 MPH, the motorcycle experienced the death wobble. The motorcycle was taken to a dealer twice however, the failure was not replicated. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the frame was bent, and the frame needed to be replaced or corrected. The motorcycle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that when the motorcycle was started, there was blue smoke coming from the exhaust. The motorcycle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be partially replaced. The motorcycle was repaired but the failure reoccurred six months later. The motorcycle was taken back to the dealer where it was determined that parts of the engine needed to be repaired or replaced. The motorcycle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000.