Recall of the Tri Glide Ultra, CVO Tri Glide and Freewheeler
Harley-Davidson is recalling the affected vehicles to its authorized Harley-Davidson workshops for a software update. Due to a software error in the traction control system, there is a possibility that the software intervention could lead to an incorrect driving correction, for this reason you should definitely visit the dealer. The software update takes approx. 15 minutes.
- Model series: Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), Freewheeler (FLRT) and CVO Tri Glide (FLHTCUTGSE); all: 2019 – 2020
- Production period: 12.3.2018 – 5.11.2019
- Chassis number range (VIN): 1HD1MCP, 1HDMAF, 1HD1TBH, 5HD1MCP, 5HDMAF, 5HD1TBH
- Number of vehicles affected (D/Europe/worldwide): D: 82 (excluding gray imports), Europe: approx. 1635, world: approx. 15272
- Defect rate (predicted percentage of recalled vehicles with the defect): all vehicles that were produced in the above-mentioned period are affected
- Re: Assembly: Software
- Error pattern: The Trike Traction Control System software used in the trikes can, under certain circumstances, react incorrectly to a signal from the rear wheel speed sensor by activating one of the rear wheel brakes.
- Impact: If the vehicle brakes on one of the rear brake discs, the vehicle can unexpectedly change direction, which can lead to the risk of an accident.
- Remedy: The authorized dealer carries out a software update
- Duration of the workshop stay: Approx. 15 minutes
- Enforcement can be recognized by: The implementation of the recalls on all Harley-Davidson vehicles is documented in the Harley-Davidson database.
- Internal promotional code: Recall 0175
- Start of the action: 25.11.2019
