NHTSA safety recall

Recall 23V591000 · manufacturer campaign 0181

Suspension › Rear › Shock Absorber — Harley-davidson · reported 22 Aug 2023 · 65,224 vehicles potentially affected

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.

The risk

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.

NHTSA campaign
23V591000
Manufacturer campaign
0181
Filed by
Harley-davidson Motor Company
Report received
22 Aug 2023
Owners notified
8 Sep 2023
Potentially affected
65,224

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2018 Harley-davidson Flde 2019 Harley-davidson Flde 2018 Harley-davidson Flhc 2019 Harley-davidson Flhc 2020 Harley-davidson Flhc 2021 Harley-davidson Flhc 2018 Harley-davidson Flhcs 2019 Harley-davidson Flhcs 2020 Harley-davidson Flhcs 2021 Harley-davidson Flhcs 2022 Harley-davidson Flhcs 2023 Harley-davidson Flhcs 2018 Harley-davidson Flhcs Anv 2023 Harley-davidson Flhcs Anv 2020 Harley-davidson Fxlrs 2021 Harley-davidson Fxlrs 2022 Harley-davidson Fxlrs 2023 Harley-davidson Fxlrs 2022 Harley-davidson Fxlrst 2023 Harley-davidson Fxlrst 2022 Harley-davidson Fxrst

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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