Harley-Davidson recall 0635

Q: Is 0635 the same recall as 22V781000?

Yes. 0635 is Harley-Davidson’s own number for it; 22V781000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Harley-Davidson calls it 0635. NHTSA filed it as campaign 22V781000 on Oct 18, 2022: exterior lighting on the 2019–2022 Harley-Davidson FLH and 20 other Harley-Davidson models, 199,419 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 22V781000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
22V781000	2019–2022 Harley-Davidson FLH and 20 other Harley-Davidson models	Exterior Lighting	Oct 18, 2022	199,419	minor

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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 22V781000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 0635 is the number Harley-Davidson assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 22V781000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 0635 the same recall as 22V781000?

Yes. 0635 is Harley-Davidson’s own number for it; 22V781000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 0635 cover?

2019–2022 Harley-Davidson FLH and 20 other Harley-Davidson models, 199,419 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 0635 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.