Harley-Davidson recall: Suspension
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Harley-Davidson Flde 2018–2019
- Harley-Davidson Flhc 2018–2021
- Harley-Davidson Flhcs 2018–2023
- Harley-Davidson Flhcs Anv 2018, 2023
- Harley-Davidson Fxlrs 2020–2023
- Harley-Davidson Fxlrst 2022–2023
- Harley-Davidson Fxrst 2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V591000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 22, 2023
- Owners notified
- Sep 8, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 65,224
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
- Maker's own recall 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Harley-Davidson recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Apr 13, 2026
- Harley-Davidson recall: Suspension Jun 6, 2025
- Harley-Davidson recall: Service brakes Oct 9, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.