Recall of the Tri Glide Ultra, CVO Tri Glide, and Freewheeler
Harley-Davidson is recalling the affected vehicles to Harley-Davidson authorized repair shops 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 incorrect driving correction. For this reason, it is essential to visit your dealer. The software update takes approximately 15 minutes.
- Model series: Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), Freewheeler (FLRT), and CVO Tri Glide (FLHTCUTGSE); all: 2019–2020
- Production period: March 12, 2018 – November 5, 2019
- Chassis number range (VIN): 1HD1MCP, 1HDMAF, 1HD1TBH, 5HD1MCP, 5HDMAF, 5HD1TBH
- Number of vehicles affected (Germany/Europe/worldwide): Germany: 82 (excluding gray imports), Europe: approx. 1,635, worldwide: approx. 15,272
- defect rate (Estimated percentage of vehicles recalled with the defect): All vehicles produced during the above-mentioned period are affected.
- Re: Assembly: software
- Error pattern: Under certain circumstances, the software of the Trike Traction Control System used on the trikes may respond incorrectly to a signal from the rear wheel speed sensor by activating one of the rear brakes.
- Impact: Brake application to one of the rear brake discs caused by the vehicle may cause the vehicle to change direction unexpectedly, which could lead to an accident risk.
- Remedial action: The authorized dealer performs a software update.
- Duration of workshop visit: Approximately 15 minutes
- Enforcement recognizable by: The Harley-Davidson database documents the implementation of recalls on all Harley-Davidson vehicles.
- Internal action code: Recall 0175
- Start of the promotion: 25.11.2019
