HARLEY — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2025-06-10

Harley-Davidson Softail motorcycles rear shock pre-load adjuster mounting tab has issues

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-06-10
Models affected	DAVIDSON 00 SOFTAIL
Model year	2018-2024
Defect	The rear shock pre-load adjuster mounting tab installed on certain Model Year 2018-2024 Softail motorcycles manufactured between 24 January 2017 – 13 December 2024 (see below) may fracture under normal use, potentially allowing the rear shock adjuster to contact the rear tire. This condition presents a risk of a crash if contact between the rear shock adjuster and tire remains undetected and causes a sudden loss of tire pressure.
Remedy	Owners of affected motorcycles should contact their nearest Harley-Davidson dealer to schedule an appointment to have their motorcycle inspected and, if it is affected, have a secondary bracket installed underneath the motorcycle’s rear shock absorber pre-load adjuster. To find a local dealership, visit https://www.harley-davidson.com/au/en/tools/find-a-dealer.html
Recall number	NQ20250610-188
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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