Harley-Davidson Low Rear Suspension and Tall Rear Shock recall 25E041000 - Rear
NHTSA · June 12, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25E041000 (Harley-Davidson), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 776.
- Component: Rear.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Source ID
- 25E041000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 56 recall campaigns from Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2010, 4 of them reported in 2025.
- At 776 vehicles, it is larger than 54% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Tail Rear Shock Absorbers (part number 54000294) and Low Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers (part number 54000134) designed to fit 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.
Consequence
A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
Dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0189.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson | Low Rear Suspension | 9999 |
| Harley-Davidson | Tall Rear Shock | 9999 |
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