Vehicle recall 25V375000 · June 6, 2025
Harley-Davidson Flhcs, Fxlrs and 5 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V375000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 6, 2025
- Filed by
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0188
- Owner notification
- July 1, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 82,117
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Harley-Davidson Flde (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Harley-Davidson Flhc (2018-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
- Harley-Davidson Flhcs (2018-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
- Harley-Davidson Flhcs ANV (2018, 2023): 2023, 2018
- Harley-Davidson Fxlrs (2020-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
- Harley-Davidson Fxlrst (2022-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022
- Harley-Davidson Fxrst (2022): 2022
Has your Harley-Davidson been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Harley-Davidson dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.