2018–2023 Harley-Davidson Flhcs & 2018–2021 Harley-Davidson Flhc + 5 more recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
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 fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V591000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 0181
- Manufacturer
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 65,224
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
- Owner phone
- 1-800-258-2464
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 8, 2023
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.