Suspension: rear: shock absorber
- Component
- Suspension: rear: shock absorber
- Manufacturer
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 82,117
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2025-06-06
- Owners notified
- 2025-07-01
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.