Harley-Davidson is recalling 2019-2020 FLHTCUTG and FLRT Trike motorcycles due to potential unintended rear brake activation causing loss of vehicle control. Owners must update software free of charge by December 2, 2019 deadline.
Unintended activation of one rear brake could lead to an unexpected change in vehicle direction which may increase the risk of a crash.
Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2019-2020 FLHTCUTG and FLRT Trike motorcycles because their traction control system software might activate one rear brake unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. This could happen during normal riding conditions without warning.
The traction control system software may incorrectly respond to a faulty rear wheel speed signal by activating one rear brake. This could cause an unexpected change in vehicle direction, potentially leading to a crash.
Owners of 2019-2020 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG and FLRT Trike motorcycles are affected. Riders using these models without the software update are most at risk.
Check if your motorcycle has the model year 2019 or 2020 and is listed as FLHTCUTG or FLRT Trike. The recall started December 2, 2019.
Contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 to schedule a free software update for your motorcycle.
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.
The traction control system software may respond incorrectly to a faulty rear wheel speed signal by activating one rear brake unexpectedly, which could cause a loss of vehicle control.
Check if your motorcycle is a 2019 or 2020 model with the FLHTCUTG or FLRT Trike designation.
Contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 to schedule a free software update for your motorcycle.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Harley-Davidson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V843000 — Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Hello, I own a Harley-Davidson that is covered by recall 19V843000 from Harley-Davidson. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
