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2018-2024 Harley-Davidson Flde, Harley-Davidson FLHC and others recall: shock absorber

Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 6, 2025. It covers about 82,117 vehicles.

vehicles affected
82,117
reported
Jun 6, 2025
owners notified
Jul 1, 2025
related complaints
11

Suspension: rear: shock absorber

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 number 25V375000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about suspension problems.

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Questions about recall 25V375000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2024 Harley-Davidson Flde, Harley-Davidson FLHC and others shock absorber?

Yes. Recall 25V375000, reported on June 6, 2025, covers about 82,117 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V375000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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