The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson Flde | 2018, 2019 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhc | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhcs | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhcs ANV | 2018, 2023 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxlrs | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxlrst | 2022, 2023 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxrst | 2022 |
Components: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson Flde | 2018 | 5 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Flde | 2019 | 1 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhc | 2018 | 3 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhc | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhc | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhc | 2021 | 1 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhcs | 2018 | 1 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhcs | 2019 | 5 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhcs | 2020 | 3 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhcs | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhcs | 2022 | 1 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhcs | 2023 | 3 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhcs ANV | 2018 | 1 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhcs ANV | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxlrs | 2020 | 2 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxlrs | 2021 | 3 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxlrs | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxlrs | 2023 | 2 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxlrst | 2022 | 4 | 3 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxlrst | 2023 | 2 | 3 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxrst | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
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30 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the suspension; Harley-Davidson Motor Company filed 42 campaigns in all.
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