2018-2024 Harley-Davidson FLDE/FLHC/FLHCS +4 - Suspension recall

Model years: 2018-2024
Makes: Harley-Davidson
Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Potential units affected: 82,117 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2025-06-06

Affected vehicles

2024 Harley-Davidson FLHCS
2024 Harley-Davidson FXLRS
2024 Harley-Davidson FXLRST
2023 Harley-Davidson FLHCS
2023 Harley-Davidson FLHCS ANV
2023 Harley-Davidson FXLRS
2023 Harley-Davidson FXLRST
2022 Harley-Davidson FLHCS
2022 Harley-Davidson FXLRS
2022 Harley-Davidson FXLRST
2022 Harley-Davidson FXRST
2021 Harley-Davidson FLHC
2021 Harley-Davidson FLHCS
2021 Harley-Davidson FXLRS
2020 Harley-Davidson FLHC
2020 Harley-Davidson FLHCS
2020 Harley-Davidson FXLRS
2019 Harley-Davidson FLDE
2019 Harley-Davidson FLHC
2019 Harley-Davidson FLHCS
2018 Harley-Davidson FLDE
2018 Harley-Davidson FLHC
2018 Harley-Davidson FLHCS
2018 Harley-Davidson FLHCS ANV

What’s the problem?

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.

What could happen?

A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.

What’s 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.