HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS ANV 2018: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V591000

Make Model Year
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS ANV 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-09-08 2023-08-22 2023-08-23

Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0181

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 65224

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.