Harley-Davidson recalls 2020-2022 Touring and Trike models with brake lights that may illuminate without braking, risking crashes. Free software update or pressure switch fix available.
Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2020-2022 Touring and Trike motorcycles because brake lights can turn on without the rider pressing the brake. This could confuse other drivers and cause crashes. The fix involves a free software update or pressure switch installation.
The brake lights may turn on without the rider applying the brakes due to a software error. This creates a situation where other drivers might see the brake lights illuminated when the motorcycle is actually moving, increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2020-2022 Harley-Davidson Touring and Trike motorcycles are affected. Riders using these models without the software update or pressure switch are most at risk.
Check if your motorcycle is a 2020-2022 Touring or Trike model. The recall covers specific models listed in Addendum A, which was mailed to owners in November 2022.
Call 1-800-258-2464 to schedule a free repair for your motorcycle.
Dealers will update the software on Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles to fix the brake light issue.
On Trike and CVO Trike motorcycles, dealers will install a new pressure switch to prevent unintended brake light illumination.
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.
Due to a software error, the brake lights may illuminate without the rider applying the brakes, causing confusion for other drivers and increasing crash risk.
Check if your motorcycle is a 2020-2022 Touring or Trike model. Specific models are listed in Addendum A, which was mailed to owners in November 2022.
No deadline is specified in the recall notice; repairs will be performed free of charge as soon as possible.
The recall notice does not mention any additional issues or side effects from the fix.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Harley-Davidson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V781000 — Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Hello, I own a Harley-Davidson that is covered by recall 22V781000 from Harley-Davidson. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
