2018–2024 Harley-davidson Flde, Harley-davidson Flhc, Harley-davidson Flhcs +more: Suspension recall
NHTSA campaign 25V375000 · 82K units potentially affected · filed Jun 6, 2025
What's 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.
Why it matters
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V375000
- Manufacturer no.
- 0188
- Manufacturer
- Harley-davidson Motor Company
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
- Units affected
- 82,117
- Report received
- Jun 6, 2025
- Owner letters
- Jul 1, 2025
- 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, 2024
- Harley-davidson Flhcs Anv 2018, 2023
- Harley-davidson Fxlrs 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Harley-davidson Fxlrst 2022, 2023, 2024
- Harley-davidson Fxrst 2022