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2020 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE) problems & recalls

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide.

1recalls
1owner complaints
0reported crashes
0reported fires
0injuries

Recalls

Exterior Lighting #22V781000 · 2022 · 199,419 units

Problem: 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."

Risk: Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners complain about

Service Brakes1

Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.

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FAQ

Does the 2020 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide have recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.

What are the most common 2020 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide problems?

In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is service brakes.

Model name source: Harley-Davidson model codes (harley-davidson.com/us/en/content/expert-advice/harley-davidson-model-codes.html).