2018–2024 Harley-Davidson Flhcs & 2020–2024 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs + 5 more recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 25V375000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 0188
- Manufacturer
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 82,117
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
- Owner phone
- 1-800-258-2464
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 1, 2025
- Recall started by
- MFR