Harley-Davidson Recalls 21,643 Touring Bikes Over False Neutral Reading
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Harley-Davidson Motor Company has recalled 21,643 motorcycles from the 2026 model year because the engine control module can tell the rider the transmission is in neutral when it is actually in gear. The recall was filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on November 3, 2026, under campaign number 26V730000.
A bike that reads neutral while it is in gear can move forward unexpectedly, which raises the risk of injury. Harley-Davidson told NHTSA it was aware of two injuries potentially related to the problem as of October 27, and the company estimates that fewer than 1% of the recalled motorcycles actually have the defect.
The recall covers nine 2026 touring models: the FLTRX Road Glide (7,794 bikes), FLHX Street Glide (5,459), FLTRXL Road Glide Limited (3,013), FLHXL Street Glide Limited (2,195), FLTRXSTSE CVO Road Glide ST (1,360), FLHXLSE CVO Street Glide Limited (677), FLHXSTSE CVO Street Glide ST (598), FLTRXP Road Glide Police (329), and FLHXSE CVO Street Glide (218).
Harley-Davidson dealers will replace the gear position sensor free of charge. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0194, and owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning November 16, 2026. Owners can call Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464, or check their VIN at NHTSA.gov to see whether their bike is included.
