Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V624000 Reported October 8, 2020

Unexpected loss of propulsion

Harley-davidson Motor Company · Electrical System · 1,012 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V624000
Manufacturer Campaign
0176
Manufacturer
Harley-davidson Motor Company
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
1,012
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 8, 2020
Completion Rate
95.65

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 20V624000 or campaign 0176.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V624000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V624000?

NHTSA recall 20V624000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on October 8, 2020. It addresses: Unexpected loss of propulsion. The recall affects approximately 1,012 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V624000 or the manufacturer campaign number 0176. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.