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Campaign 23V-591

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…

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 23V591000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

7 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about suspension on these vehicles: 10, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 23V-591
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Harley-DavidsonFlde2018 to 20191
Harley-DavidsonFlhc2018 to 20210
Harley-DavidsonFlhcs2018 to 20234
Harley-DavidsonFlhcs ANV2018 to 20230
Harley-DavidsonFxlrs2020 to 20232
Harley-DavidsonFxlrst2022 to 20233
Harley-DavidsonFxrst20220
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.