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.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company – Unexpected Loss of Propulsion
| Report Received Date | 10/08/2020 |
| NHTSA ID | 20V624000 |
| Consequence Summary | An unexpected loss of propulsion without the ability to restart may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 0176 |
| Potentially Affected | 1012 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V624000) |
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