The 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide has 4 recalls, with the most serious being a rear brake line that can contact the exhaust, wear through, and leak fluid, reducing braking power and extending stopping distances.
Two other recalls raise crash risk through different mechanisms. The voltage regulator wiring on certain bikes runs too close to the engine crankcase, where contact can damage the insulation and cause a sudden loss of electrical power and drive to the rear wheel, potentially stopping the motorcycle without warning at speed. There is also a handling concern: under certain high-speed conditions, the motorcycle can experience an unexpected shift in steering behavior that the rider does not anticipate, raising the risk of losing control. On the visibility side, certain combinations of lower fairings and inverted forks can obstruct the front side reflectors on the fork assembly, making the bike harder for other road users to see from the side, particularly at night.
At a glance
What can fail
Lower fairings on certain motorcycles block the front side reflectors on the fork assembly, preventing the reflectors from being visible and making the motorcycles non-compliant with Canadian regulations.
What the fix does
Harley-Davidson will mail registered owners instructions to visit a dealership to have the front side reflectors replaced.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear brake line may not be properly secured, allowing it to contact and be damaged by the exhaust. This can cause brake fluid to leak and reduce braking power.
What the fix does
A dealership will replace the clamp on the rear brake line to secure it properly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The voltage regulator wiring may be routed incorrectly and could rub against the engine crankcase, causing damage. This can lead to sudden loss of electrical power, loss of rear wheel power, and inability to restart.
What the fix does
A dealership will inspect the voltage regulator wiring and reroute or replace it as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The motorcycle may behave unexpectedly and become harder to control at high speeds due to an engine control issue.
What the fix does
Harley-Davidson will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update your engine control software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
