2022 Harley-Davidson Flhtk

Recalls

1 recall names the 2022 Harley-Davidson Flhtk. Newest first.

• Exterior lighting › Brake lights

  Oct 18, 2022NHTSA 22V781000199,419 vehicles

  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…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

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

  Remedy

  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.

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Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Jul 27, 2026VA3,800 mi
  Engine
  The contact owns a 2022 Harley-Davidson FLHTK. The contact stated that while riding approximately 70 MPH, the motorcycle went into LIMP Mode and unexpectedly downshifted. The motorcycle was taken to the same local dealer on various occasions to be diagnosed; however, the failure could not be…

  The contact owns a 2022 Harley-Davidson FLHTK. The contact stated that while riding approximately 70 MPH, the motorcycle went into LIMP Mode and unexpectedly downshifted. The motorcycle was taken to the same local dealer on various occasions to be diagnosed; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure was associated with an automatic safety feature. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,800.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11011630GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1162: PRO STREET TUNER-VIN AND CALIBRATION SEARCH. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships of a new Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Calibration search function for the Screamin' Eagle Pro Street Tuner (Bluetooth).
• 11010221WARRANTY BULLETIN W146 (REV B): TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision B. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide. Add tire part numbers 43200063 and 43200038A.] To provide tire tread depth specifications for the dealership network to consult when filling warranty claims on used tires. Please see the Warranty Manual of your region for tire policy guidelines. Updated: Tire Tread Guide. Add tire part number 43100038B. Update tire tread depth, adjustment and reimbursement.
• 11010215SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV F): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision F. Added: Added video link for the DCA-8000 Battery Tester. Added: Supplemental Procedure Video.] This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
• 11008736SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV E): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: Revision E. Added: Added procedures for the DCA-8000 E Battery Tester.* Updated: All sections. This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
• 11007544SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.8.8): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.8.8. Release Date: Week of August 5, 2024. New Features for Harley-Davidson vehicles: Advanced Module Replace for 2021 and later Revolution Max; 2023 and later CVO Touring; and 2024 Street Glide (FLHX), Road Glide (FLTRX). New Features for LiveWire vehicles: Updated calibrations for 2024 S2DM EV1/ EV6; 2024 S2MH EV1; and 2024 S2DM, S2MH. Changes: Added Hand Control Module (HCM) (Part No. 71500522A and 71500536A) for reflash support.
• 11005514GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1158: OIL FILTER PACKAGING AND CASE QUANTITY UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships that Harley-Davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
• 11001293SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.6.4): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.6.4. Release Date: Week of May 1, 2024. New Features for LiveWire S2DM and S2MH, 2024 Revolution Max, and 2024 Touring.
• 10254137GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1149 (REV A): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II UPDATE FOR VEHICLE HOLD CONTROL (VHC) UPGRADE KITS. PURPOSE: Revision. Parts availability update. * Updated: Refer to Purpose for Parts and Accessories Bulletin. To inform dealers that the Vehicle Hold Control (VHC) Upgrade Kit (Part No. 69203477) requires a Digital Technician II (DT II) update to enable the additional functionality from the kit. The DT II update (version 24.5.0) is now available to dealers. For any kits that were ordered before February 9th, 2024, instruct the customers to return for their update. The following part numbers are now available to order: 69203477-VHC Upgrade Kit, 50700116A-Long Haul Package (Chrome), 50700117A- Long Haul Package (Black). NOTE: Package part numbers 5070116A and 5070117A no longer include the Vehicle Hold Control kit.
• 10254115SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models ordered after December 04, 2023 will not come with the shift drum, forks, shafts and related hardware. Models Affected: 2006-2017 Twin Cams: Dyna models 2007-2016 Twin Cams: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2007-2017 Twin Cams: Softail models 2017-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2018-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: Softail models
• 10252830GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1153: CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) APPROVAL FOR 2017-2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE STREET CANNON MUFFLERS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealerships about the latest California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals. Vehicles Affected 2017-2022: Milwaukee-Eight CVO and Touring models. CARB has approved the following products to be sold under Executive Order D- 338-121 for 2017-2022 Harley-Davidson Touring and CVO models listed in PAB1153.
• 10251392GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1149: DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II UPDATE FOR VEHICLE HOLD CONTROL (VHC) UPGRADE KITS. PURPOSE: To inform dealers that the Vehicle Hold Control (VHC) Upgrade Kit (Part No. 69203477) both sold separately and found in the 2024 Long Haul Packages requires a Digital Technician II (DT II) update to enable the additional functionality from the kit, that is not yet released. The DT II update (version 24.5.0) will be available to dealers by the end of March 2024. For any kits that were ordered before February 9th, 2024, instruct the customers to return after the update is received. The following part numbers will be put on an ordering hold until issue is resolved: 69203477-VHC Upgrade Kit, 50700116-Long Haul Package (Chrome), 50700117- Long Haul Package (Black). NOTE: This only pertains to vehicle's equipped with Rider Safety Enhancements / Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements formerly known as Reflex Defensive Rider Systems (RDRS).
• 10248400GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1144: 2021-2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE STAGE I (CARB) EO APPROVALS. PURPOSE: Revision. To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals for select 2021-2022 Harley-Davidson vehicles. Summary: Various Screamin' Eagle Air Cleaner Kits and Stage I calibrations have been approved for sale on select 2021 and 2022 Harley-Davidson models. Please see the table below that indicates which part numbers should be ordered for what models. Revision: Refer to Summary. Update non-Bluetooth calibrations availability.
• 10248398SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models ordered after December 04, 2023 will not come with the shift drum, forks, shafts and related hardware. Note: Resubmission is a correction to Selected Products Section of Transaction ID 24MC44619, NHTSA ID 10248397. Models Affected by M1612 to include only: 2006-2017 Twin Cams: Dyna models 2007-2016 Twin Cams: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2007-2017 Twin Cams: Softail models 2017-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2018-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: Softail models
• 10248397SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models ordered after December 04, 2023 will not come with the shift drum, forks, shafts and related hardware.
• 10245706GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1144: 2021-2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE STAGE I (CARB) EO APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals for select 2021-2022 Harley-Davidson vehicles. Summary: Various Screamin' Eagle Air Cleaner Kits and Stage I calibrations have been approved for sale on select 2021 and 2022 Harley-Davidson models. Please see the table that indicates which part numbers should be ordered for what models.
• 10244933GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1143: SCREAMIN EAGLE CARB APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals. Screamin' Eagle Quickshifter and Screamin' Eagle Extreme Flow 55mm Intake Manifold.
• 10244929SERVICE BULLETIN M1611: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT TRANSMISSION SHIFT DRUM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers of a transmission shift drum running change to all variants of the Milwaukee-Eight powertrain. Starting on October 4, 2023 all Milwaukee-Eight CVO, Police, Softail, Touring and Trike models will be assembled using a common shift drum. The new shift drum (Part No. 33900265) is replacing the old shift drum (Part No. 33900172). The new shift drum was developed to include the "D" shaft on the end to interface with the Gear Position Sensor on 2023 CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE) and Road Glide (FLTRXSE). For all other Milwaukee-Eight models, the bearing door has been modified by adding a pocket to accept the "D" shaft of the new shift drum.
• 10242096SERVICE BULLETIN M1600: 2023 MILWAUKEE EIGHT OIL PAN FASTENER CHANGE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that there is a running change for the oil pan fastener on all Milwaukee-Eight powered Softail and Touring models. As of Monday July 31, 2023, Powertrain Operations (PTO) in Menomonee Falls, WI is building all Milwaukee-Eight Softail and Touring powertrain models with new oil pan fasteners (Part No. 12600369). The old fasteners (Part No. 4741A) will still remain available for dealer purchase. The oil pans for the Softail and Touring models were updated to accept the new fastener geometry. Their Part Numbers have been superseded to (-A). Touring will be (Part No. 24400180A) and Softail will be (Part No. 24400208A). The new fastener will not fit with an old oil pan but the old hardware will still be available for dealer purchase. The old fastener CAN be used with a new (-A) oil pans. The fastener torque has not been changed.
• 10240482GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1140: CALIFORNIA SCREAMIN EAGLE PRO STREET TUNER. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships about the availability of the new Bluetooth Screamin Eagle Pro Street Tuner for California models. 2021-2022: Softail, Touring and Trike California models only.
• 10235272SERVICE BULLETIN M1586: SCREAMIN' EAGLE OIL PUMP INCORRECTLY MACHINED. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has found a quality issue with the Screamin' Eagle Oil Pump and how to check inventory for this condition. Markets Affected: Worldwide
• 10228742SERVICE BULLETIN M1507: LOW/NO CHARGING DIAGNOSTICS. Revision. PURPOSE: To inform the dealers of updated and new symptom-based diagnostics for the low or no charging symptom. Motorcycles Affected: 2017-2023 Touring and Trike platform; 2018-2023 Softail platform. Required Dealer Action: Use the new diagnostics on all affected platforms. View current electronic version of the Electrical Diagnostic Manual (EDM) at https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson.com.
• 10227221SERVICE BULLETIN M1557: TOURING AND TRIKE REAR BRAKE SWITCH. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has a mid-year change in how the Touring and Trike vehicles receive its rear brake signal input. The Touring and Trike vehicles will now receive rear brake input signal from a brake switch and will no longer activate the brake light based on rear brake pressure in the Electro Hydraulic Control Unit (EHCU). 2022 Electrical Diagnostic Manual (EDM) and Service Manual will be updated with this change. See Service Information Portal (SIP) for electronic version of manuals. NOTE: For information regarding brake switch signal changes on 2019 to 2022 Trike/CVO Trike and 2020 to 2022 Touring/Police Touring/CVO Touring vehicles built prior to the Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) noted in the bulletin below, see Service Bulletin M1568: Recall 0635.
• 10227218SERVICE BULLETIN M1544: 2021 TOURING AND TRIKE MECHANICAL CLUTCH CABLE. PURPOSE: Revised. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified the proper way to handle the cable during external free-play adjustment and to secure the cable lock button. Includes 2021 and Later CVO, Police, Touring, and Trike Models. This is for informational purposes only or a technical tip.
• 10225884SERVICE BULLETIN M1565: MAIN HARNESS TEMPORARY WIRE COLOR CHANGE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that due to supply issues Harley-Davidson will have a short run of main harnesses that have the Green/White (GN/W) wire replaced with a Green (GN) wire. As an identifier at the connector, the Twist Grip Sensor (TGS)1 wire from connector [204A] Pin 2 to connector [78B] Pin 41, the replaced Green/White (GN/W) will have a Green (GN) wire with a white flag.
• 10225882SERVICE BULLETIN M1557: TOURING AND TRIKE REAR BRAKE SWITCH. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has a mid year change in how the Touring and Trike vehicles receive its rear brake signal input. The Touring and Trike vehicles will now receive rear brake input signal from a brake switch and will no longer activate the brake light based on rear brake pressure in the Electro Hydraulic Control Unit (EHCU). 2022 Electrical Diagnostic Manual (EDM) and Service Manual will be updated with this change. See Service Information Portal (SIP) for electronic version of manuals. NOTE: For information regarding brake switch signal changes on 2019 to 2022 Trike/CVO Trike and 2020 to 2022 Touring/Police Touring/CVO Touring vehicles built prior to the Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) noted in bulletin M1557, see Service Bulletin M1568: Recall 0635.
• 10222358TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TA0016: 2014 and Later Touring Steering Head Bearing Adjustment. PURPOSE: REVISION. Updated: 2014-2019 to 2014 and later Touring vehicles, and VEHICLES AFFECTED. Harley-Davidson motorcycles are designed, manufactured and tested to be operated with both of the riders hands on the handlebar. If you or a customer are experiencing a handling concern, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING, HANDLING, IRREGULARITIES found in the MAINTAINANCE chapter of the appropriate service manual. The service manual process is not intended to validate factory settings, but rather to be used if a concern is presented. Through extensive testing, Harley-Davidson has developed the service manual specification and adjustment procedure as the optimum steering head bearing adjustment and verification method to achieve the desired handling characteristics across all speeds and conditions. Addressing a perceived feel of low speed wobble, oscillation or free play by adjusting the steering head bearings beyond the service manual specification may have an adverse effect on motorcycle stability.
• 10222350SERVICE BULLETIN M1564: TOURING AND TRIKE FUEL TANK TRIM COVER ELIMINATION. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson (Part No. 62775-08) Fuel Tank Trim Cover, used on Touring and Trike vehicles, has been eliminated. Non-Actionable: This is for informational purposes only or a technical tip.
• 10217255SERVICE BULLETIN M1557: TOURING AND TRIKE REAR BRAKE SWITCH. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has a mid year change in how the Touring and Trike vehicles receive its rear brake signal input. The Touring and Trike vehicles will now receive rear brake input signal from a brake switch and will no longer activate the brake light based on rear brake pressure in the Electro Hydraulic Control Unit (EHCU). 2022 Electrical Diagnostic Manual (EDM) and Service Manual will be updated with this change. See Service Information Portal (SIP) for electronic version of manuals.
• 10217252SERVICE BULLETIN M1554: 2022 FLTRK, FLHTK, FLHTP - HEATED GRIP SUBSTITUTION. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson will have a certain number of 2022 Touring and Police models built with substituted heated hand grips. These heated hand grips are an approved substitution and no action should be taken to replace the substitute heated hand grips with the original part numbers.
• 10210132SERVICE BULLETIN M1545 - 2022 FLHTK AND FLHTCUTG ALTERNATE AUXILIARY LAMPS. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that a certain number of 2022 FLHTK, FLHTK Shrine, and FLHTCUTG models built for Canada and DOM markets will be built with alternative auxiliary lamps. Non-Actionable: This is for informational purposes only or a technical tip.

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