2018–2023 Harley-davidson Flde, Harley-davidson Flhc, Harley-davidson Flhcs +more: Suspension recall
NHTSA campaign 23V591000 · 65K units potentially affected · filed Aug 22, 2023
What's 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.
Why it matters
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V591000
- Manufacturer no.
- 0181
- Manufacturer
- Harley-davidson Motor Company
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
- Units affected
- 65,224
- Report received
- Aug 22, 2023
- Owner letters
- Sep 8, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Harley-davidson Flde 2018, 2019
- Harley-davidson Flhc 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Harley-davidson Flhcs 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Harley-davidson Flhcs Anv 2018, 2023
- Harley-davidson Fxlrs 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Harley-davidson Fxlrst 2022, 2023
- Harley-davidson Fxrst 2022