Harley-Davidson Recalls 2019-2020 Trike Models for Traction Control Software Defect
Harley-Davidson is recalling 2019-2020 FLRT and FLHTCUTG Trike motorcycles because faulty traction control software may activate a rear brake unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential crash risk without confirmed fatalities or injuries.
Plain-English summary
Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain 2019-2020 FLRT and FLHTCUTG Trike motorcycles. The recall involves 12,624 vehicles where the Trike Traction Control System software may respond incorrectly to a faulty rear wheel speed signal by activating one of the rear brakes.
This defect could cause an unintended activation of a rear brake, leading to an unexpected change in vehicle direction. This may increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will update the traction control system software free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLRT, FLHTCUTG
- Brand
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON
- Manufacturer
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 12,624
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- FLRT
- FLHTCUTG
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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