Harley-Davidson recall 25V375000 - Shock Absorber

NHTSA · June 6, 2025

• NHTSA recall campaign 25V375000 (Harley-Davidson), reported June 6, 2025.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 82,117.
• Component: Shock Absorber.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

June 6, 2025

Recalling firm

Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Source ID

25V375000

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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 82,117 vehicles, it is larger than 90% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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.

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 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.

Affected vehicles

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