Rear: shock absorberRecall 25V-375 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
Harley-Davidson Motor Company recall 25V-375 covers 82,117 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a rear: shock absorber problem, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 42% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V375000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
42%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 7,733 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 28, 2017 to November 28, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.