Recall 19V843 affects 12,624 2019-2020 Harley-Davidson Flrt and Flhtcutg motorcycles for unintended rear-brake activation. Repair is free at any franchised Harley-Davidson dealer.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 12,624 2019-2020 Flrt and Flhtcutg Trike motorcycles because traction control software can react incorrectly to a faulty rear wheel speed signal and activate one rear brake. That unintended brake activation can change the motorcycle's direction and increase crash risk; Harley-Davidson dealers will update the software free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The traction control system on 2019-2020 Harley-Davidson Flrt and Flhtcutg Trike motorcycles watches rear wheel speed and manages brake intervention when it detects wheel slip. Its electro-hydraulic control unit, or EHCU, is the brake-control module that receives those signals and commands hydraulic brake pressure.
On affected motorcycles, the EHCU software has an error in the routine that handles a faulty rear wheel speed signal. Instead of ignoring or containing that bad signal, the software responds incorrectly and activates a rear brake without the rider asking for it. Harley-Davidson fixes the defect by updating the EHCU software so that routine is removed or disabled.
The warning sign listed for this recall is a traction control indicator, marked TC, that stays continuously lit together with the fault indicator lamp. If you see those lights, use that wording when you call a Harley-Davidson dealer.
Who's affected?
Includes both Flrt and Flhtcutg motorcycles across the 2019 and 2020 model years, with the same traction control system involved.
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Flrt | Traction control system |
|---|---|
| 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | Traction control system |
| 2020 Harley-Davidson Flrt | Traction control system |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | Traction control system |
| Units affected | 12,624 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Unintended activation of one rear brake can change vehicle direction without warning and increase the risk of a crash. If the traction control indicator stays lit with the fault indicator lamp, slow down and arrange service soon. Repair is free at any franchised Harley-Davidson dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2020 Harley-Davidson Flrt or Flhtcutg is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Harley-Davidson dealer to schedule the free traction-control software update that fixes the rear-brake activation problem.
- Reference recall number 19V843 and Harley-Davidson recall 0175 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if Harley-Davidson mailed one.
- Ride cautiously until the software update is complete, and leave extra space for steering or braking corrections.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Harley-Davidson technician updates the traction control system software so it responds correctly to rear wheel speed signal faults instead of activating a rear brake incorrectly. The software update and labor are free under the recall. Harley-Davidson says repairs before the owner notice would have been handled under the manufacturer's limited warranty, so there is no separate reimbursement program for this campaign. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| November 22, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 25, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| November 25, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 2, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 2, 2019 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 2, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V843?
Recall 19V843 covers 12,624 2019-2020 Harley-Davidson Flrt and Flhtcutg Trike motorcycles with traction control software that can react incorrectly to a faulty rear wheel speed signal and activate one rear brake. Harley-Davidson dealers will update the software for free.
What should I do if my 2019-2020 Harley-Davidson Flrt or Flhtcutg is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 19V843. If it is, contact a franchised Harley-Davidson dealer to schedule the traction control software update. Reference recall number 19V843 or Harley-Davidson recall number 0175 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 update the traction control system software free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at any franchised Harley-Davidson dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is an unintended change in direction. If the software activates one rear brake after a faulty rear wheel speed signal, the Trike can move in an unexpected direction, increasing crash risk. The dealer software update corrects the traction control response.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V843000 |
|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson customer service | 1-800-258-2464 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V843 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V843000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - 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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