NHTSA safety recall

Recall 20V624000 · manufacturer campaign 0176

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Module › Software — Harley-davidson/livewire · reported 8 Oct 2020 · 1,012 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2020 LiveWire (ELW) motorcycles. The electric vehicle powertrain may unexpectedly shut down and not restart, due to a software issue in the Onboard Charging (OBC) system.

The risk

An unexpected loss of propulsion without the ability to restart may increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will update the OBC software, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2020. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0176.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA campaign
20V624000
Manufacturer campaign
0176
Filed by
Harley-davidson Motor Company
Report received
8 Oct 2020
Owners notified
19 Oct 2020
Potentially affected
1,012

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2020 Harley-davidson/livewire Elw (livewire)

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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