2019–2022 Harley-Davidson (21 models) Exterior Lighting Recall 22V781000 (Harley-Davidson 0635)
NHTSA recall 22V781000 (Harley-Davidson recall 0635) covers about 199,419 2019–2022 Harley-Davidson (21 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Oct 18, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V781000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Exterior lighting (brake lights)
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."
The risk
Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Nov 2, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Harley-Davidson recall number 0635
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V781000 as 0635. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "0635 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson FLH | 2021 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Flhp | 2020–2022 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Flhr | 2020–2022 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Flhrxs | 2020–2022 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Flht | 2020–2022 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 2019–2022 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcutgse | 2020–2022 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtk | 2020–2022 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtk Shrine | 2021–2022 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtkse | 2020–2021 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Flhx | 2020–2022 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 2020–2022 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Flhxse | 2020–2022 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Flhxst | 2022 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Flrt | 2019–2022 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrk | 2020–2022 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrkse | 2022 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrx | 2020–2022 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrxs | 2020–2022 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrxse | 2020–2022 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrxst | 2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Oct 18, 2022
- Owner notification
- Nov 2, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Safety standard (FMVSS)
- 108
Check your VIN for 22V781000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 22V781000 is open, call any Harley-Davidson dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V781000 or 0635). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V781000?
NHTSA recall 22V781000 (Harley-Davidson recall 0635) covers about 199,419 2019–2022 Harley-Davidson (21 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Oct 18, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2019-2022 Trike and CVO Trike and 2020-2022 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V781000?
NHTSA's record for 22V781000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V781000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Harley-Davidson dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V781000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the software on Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles." NHTSA lists Nov 2, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Harley-Davidson recall number for 22V781000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 0635. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (0635) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V781000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V781000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.