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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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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