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Harley-Davidson Motor Company — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

NHTSA · 23V591000 · published 2023-08-22

NHTSA campaign 23V591000

Hazard

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FLDE, 2018-2021 FLHC, 2018-2023 FLHCS, 2018 and 2023 FLHCS ANV, 2020-2023 FXLRS, 2022-2023 FXLRST, and 2022 FXRST Softail motorcycles. A fastener securing the rear shock absorber may break and allow the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.

Consequence

A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the shock absorber fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0181.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the NHTSA record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or NHTSA. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLDE
2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHC
2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS
2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS ANV
2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLDE
2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS
2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS
2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRS
2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHC
2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRS
2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS
2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRST
2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRS
2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRST
2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS