Recall 25V375000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Defect in 2018-2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHC
RECALL This recall affects up to 82,117 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 25V375000 |
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 82,117 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHC, 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS ANV, 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLDE, 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS, 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLDE, 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS, 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHC, 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHC, 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRS, 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS, 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRS, 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHC, 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS, 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRS, 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRST, 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXRST, 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS, 2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS ANV, 2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRS, 2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRST, 2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS, 2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRS, 2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRST, 2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS
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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 Consequence
A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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