Recall 19V574 affects 12,733 2016-2019 Harley-Davidson Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles with missing rear red reflectors. Repair is free at any franchised Harley-Davidson dealer.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 12,733 2016-2019 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, including Flhtk and Fltruse models equipped with a Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit, because the kit removed rear red reflectors without providing replacements. Without those reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers and an increased crash risk; Harley-Davidson dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The rear red reflectors on 2016-2019 Harley-Davidson Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles help drivers behind the bike see it when headlights hit the back of the motorcycle. They are separate from the tail lamp and brake lamp. Their job is passive visibility, especially when the motorcycle is parked or when rear lighting is harder to see.
Recall 19V574 involves motorcycles equipped with a Harley-Davidson Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit. Installing that kit removes the original rear reflector location on affected models, but the kit did not include replacement reflectors. Harley-Davidson traced the issue to an engineering oversight, and the motorcycle no longer meets the rear reflector requirement after the kit is installed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is not a running problem or a dashboard alert; the missing rear reflectors are visible only by inspecting the back of the motorcycle after the kit installation.
Who's affected?
Covers 9 touring models across 4 model years, all tied to the same visibility component.
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Fltruse | visibility component |
|---|---|
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Flhtk | visibility component |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcul | visibility component |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse | visibility component |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse | visibility component |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | visibility component |
| 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtcul | visibility component |
| 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse | visibility component |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtk | visibility component |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Anv | visibility component |
| 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse Anv | visibility component |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Anv | visibility component |
| 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltru | visibility component |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Fltru | visibility component |
| 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse Anv | visibility component |
| 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtk | visibility component |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Flhtcul | visibility component |
| 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse | visibility component |
| 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | visibility component |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | visibility component |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Fltruse | visibility component |
| 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltruse | visibility component |
| 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltruse | visibility component |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl | visibility component |
| 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl | visibility component |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl | visibility component |
| 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Anv | visibility component |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Fltru | visibility component |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse Anv | visibility component |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse Anv | visibility component |
| Units affected | 12,733 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Missing rear red reflectors make the motorcycle less visible to other drivers, especially from behind, and increase the risk of a crash. Ride cautiously until the reflector repair is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Harley-Davidson dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2019 Harley-Davidson Fltruse, Flhtk, Flhtcul, Flhtkse, Flhtcu, Flhtk Anv, Flhtkse Anv, Fltru, or Flhtkl is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Harley-Davidson dealer to schedule the free rear-reflector installation that restores the missing red reflectors from the Tour-Pak luggage conversion kit.
- Bring the recall notice if Harley-Davidson mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V574 and Harley-Davidson recall 0629 when you call.
- Ride cautiously until the repair is complete; the missing rear red reflectors reduce visibility to other drivers.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Harley-Davidson technician installs replacement rear red reflectors for motorcycles that had the Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit installed without the needed reflectors. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Harley-Davidson's general reimbursement program for repairs paid before the owner notice applies to this recall. If you already paid for a related reflector repair or kit correction, contact Harley-Davidson customer service or bring documentation to the service desk so the claim can be reviewed under that program.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 5, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 13, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| August 13, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 19, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 20, 2019 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 20, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V574?
Recall 19V574 covers 12,733 2016-2019 Harley-Davidson Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles equipped with a Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit missing replacement rear red reflectors. Without those reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2016-2019 Harley-Davidson Touring or CVO Touring motorcycle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 19V574. If it is, contact a franchised Harley-Davidson dealer to schedule installation of the replacement rear red reflectors. Reference recall number 19V574 or Harley-Davidson recall 0629 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Harley-Davidson dealers will install the replacement rear red reflectors free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included motorcycles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced rear visibility. Recall 19V574 says motorcycles without the rear red reflectors are harder for other drivers to see, increasing crash risk. The free dealer repair restores the required rear reflectors.
What if I bought this Harley-Davidson used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the motorcycle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm inclusion, then call a franchised Harley-Davidson dealer and reference recall 19V574 or Harley-Davidson recall 0629.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V574000 |
|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson customer service | 1-800-258-2464 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V574 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V574000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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