HARLEY-DAVIDSON Softail was recalled under the maker’s own code 0188 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 0188
HARLEY-DAVIDSON Softail
- United States
- 25V375 · filed 6 June 2025
- Canada
- 2025311 · filed 10 June 2025
- European Union
- SR/04360/25 · published 19 December 2025
notified by Germany
risk recorded as Injuries (Serious risk)
The United States published it first. The European Union was last, 196 days later.
The defect, as America published it
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.
The remedy, as America published it
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.
One of the codes in the same fault, three registers.