Harley-Davidson recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Tail Rear Shock Absorbers (part number 54000294) and Low Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers (part number 54000134) designed to fit 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.
What could happen
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 were mailed July 24, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0189.
Vehicles covered
- Harley-Davidson Low Rear Suspension
- Harley-Davidson Tall Rear Shock
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25E041000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 12, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jun 20, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 776
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 2, 2019 to May 22, 2024
- Part
- Suspension › Rear; Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
- Maker's own recall number
- 0189
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Harley-Davidson recall: Suspension Aug 24, 2023
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.