Harley-Davidson recall: Suspension
What is 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.
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 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.
Vehicles covered
- Harley-Davidson Flde 2018–2019
- Harley-Davidson Flhc 2018–2021
- Harley-Davidson Flhcs 2018–2024
- Harley-Davidson Flhcs Anv 2018, 2023
- Harley-Davidson Fxlrs 2020–2024
- Harley-Davidson Fxlrst 2022–2024
- Harley-Davidson Fxrst 2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V375000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 6, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jul 1, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 82,117
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
- Maker's own recall number
- 0188
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Harley-Davidson recall: Suspension Aug 22, 2023
- Harley-Davidson recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Apr 13, 2026
- 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.