Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 2022

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 2022. See the details of the recalls below.

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October 18, 2022

(Campaign #: 0635)

Unintended Brake Light Illumination/FMVSS 108

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."

NHTSA ID: 22V781000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 199,419

Consequence Summary:

Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 64.72

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October 6, 2022

(Campaign #: 0179)

Handlebar May Break

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2022 RH975 Nightster motorcycles. The handlebar may not have been welded properly and may break.

NHTSA ID: 22V745000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 862

Consequence Summary:

A broken handlebar can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will replace the handlebar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0179.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 92.69

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July 29, 2022

(Campaign #: 0633)

Turn Signal Indicator Light Malfunction/FMVSS 108

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Carrier Conversion Kits with part numbers 53000916 & 53000917, when installed on 2014-2022 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles. When the Tour-Pak Luggage Carrier is removed from the motorcycle while the conversion kit remains installed, the turn signal indicator lights may flash fast continuously and not adjust the frequency to alert the operator of a turn signal light failure. As such, these Luggage Carrier Conversion Kits fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

NHTSA ID: 22E064000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 2,055

Consequence Summary:

Turn signal indicator lights that fail to alert the operator of a turn signal light failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will replace the kits, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0633.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 8.27

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March 16, 2022

(Campaign #: 0632)

Brake Fluid Warning Labels May Detach/FMVSS 122

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XL1200X, XL883N, and 2021 XL1200NS XL Sportster motorcycles. The brake fluid warning labels may detach from the brake fluid reservoir caps. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."

NHTSA ID: 22V160000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 4,177

Consequence Summary:

Missing brake fluid warning labels may lead to improper brake system maintenance, affecting brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Harley-Davidson will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owners may also take their motorcycles to a dealer for label inspection and replacement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Harley's number for this recall is 0632.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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January 25, 2022

(Campaign #: 0631)

Instrument Cluster Malfunction/FMVSS 123

Harley Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021 Pan America 1250S (RA1250S), Pan America 1250 (RA1250), and Sportster S (RH1250S) motorcycles. The instrument cluster module may not display the speedometer and neutral indicator at start-up when the module is below freezing temperatures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

NHTSA ID: 22V030000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 3,917

Consequence Summary:

Operating a motorcycle without a visible speedometer or neutral indicator may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will update the instrument cluster module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 8, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0631.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 89.2

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