On August 29, 2023, Harley-Davidson Motor Company filed a safety recall report with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding certain 2018 through 2023 Harley-Davidson Softail motorcycles. On affected bikes, the fastener used on a particular style of rear shock adjuster may potentially fracture. If it breaks, the shock absorber may then make contact with the rear tire. This could increase the risk of tire damage, and potentially lead to a crash.
According to Harley’s records, approximately 65,224 bikes may potentially be involved in this recall. That represents about one percent of the population. It’s worth noting that not all Softails produced between 2018 and 2023 are involved in this recall. Some use the affected rear shock adjuster, and some do not. Those that do not are not impacted by this recall.
