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

NHTSA · 25V375000 · published 2025-06-06

NHTSA campaign 25V375000

Hazard

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Softail motorcycles. The mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.

Consequence

A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0188. Some of the vehicles included in this recall were previously repaired under recall 23V591, and will need to have the new remedy completed.

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 Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.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
2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS
2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRS
2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRST