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Automotive · United States · 2025-06-05

Harley-Davidson Softail motorcycles, rear shock mounting tab issue

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-06-05
Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Models affected	FLDE, FLHC, FLHCS, FLHCS ANV, FXLRS, FXLRST, FXRST
Model year	2018-2019, 2018-2021, 2018-2024, 2018, 2023, 2020-2024, 2022-2024, 2022
Units affected	82117
Defect	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._x000D_ A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Component	SUSPENSION
Remedy	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 number	25V375000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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