NHTSA Recall 23V591000
Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Component: Suspension. Reported 2023-08-22. An estimated 65,224 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2018 Harley-Davidson Flde
- 2019 Harley-Davidson Flde
- 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhc
- 2019 Harley-Davidson Flhc
- 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhc
- 2021 Harley-Davidson Flhc
- 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhcs Anv
- 2023 Harley-Davidson Flhcs Anv
- 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhcs
- 2019 Harley-Davidson Flhcs
- 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhcs
- 2021 Harley-Davidson Flhcs
- 2022 Harley-Davidson Flhcs
- 2023 Harley-Davidson Flhcs
- 2020 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs
- 2021 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs
- 2022 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs
- 2023 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs
- 2022 Harley-Davidson Fxlrst
- 2023 Harley-Davidson Fxlrst
- 2022 Harley-Davidson Fxrst