Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V591000

Suspension: rear: shock absorber

Harley-Davidson Motor Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-08-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V591000

Suspension: rear: shock absorber

Component
Suspension: rear: shock absorber
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Vehicles affected
65,224
Reported to NHTSA
2023-08-22
Owners notified
2023-09-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

21 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
HARLEY-DAVIDSON Flde2019 2018
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHC2021 2020 2019 2018
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS ANV2023 2018
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRS2023 2022 2021 2020
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRST2023 2022
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXRST2022

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.