HARLEY-DAVIDSON Softail was recalled under the maker’s own code 0181 in the United States, in Canada and in the European Union. This is what each authority recorded, and which of them told the public first.
Code 0181
HARLEY-DAVIDSON Softail
- United States
- 23V591 · filed 22 August 2023
- Canada
- 2023473 · filed 24 August 2023
- European Union
- A12/02542/23 · published 20 October 2023
notified by Germany
risk recorded as Injuries (Serious risk)
The United States published it first. The European Union was last, 59 days later.
The defect, as America published it
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.
The remedy, as America published it
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.
One of the codes in the same fault, three registers.