HARLEY-DAVIDSON/LIVEWIRE 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON/LIVEWIRE ELW (LIVEWIRE) Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON/LIVEWIRE ELW (LIVEWIRE)
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON/LIVEWIRE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2020
Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON/LIVEWIRE ELW (LIVEWIRE) vehicles due to electrical system:propulsion system:charging:module:software issues. An unexpected loss of propulsion without the ability to restart may increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An unexpected loss of propulsion without the ability to restart may increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026