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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Harley-Davidson recalls more than 82,000 Motorcycles due to crash risk, which models are affected
Harley-Davidson , an American motorcycle manufacturer, is recalling more than 82,000 bikes following an issue that increases the chances of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reporting. In a recall notice issued on June 12, 2025 (Thursday), the federal agency stated, 'The mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break on certain 2018-2024 Softail motorcycles, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.' The possible malfunction can lead to a risk of crash or death, officials stated. As of early June 2025, Harley-Davidson had not reported any deaths or injuries in connection to the issue. Some vehicles included in the recall were repaired in the past under recall 23V591 and will require a new remedy to be completed. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 7 Things the New President Plans To Do for Seniors On SS This Year SuperSavings Learn More Undo Which models are affected? The recall affects the following 82,117 Harley-Davidson Softail bikes: FLDE: 2018-2019, FLHCS: 2018-2024, FLHC: 2018-2021, FXLRS: 2020-2024, FXLRST: 2022-2024, FLHCS ANV: 2018, 2023, FXRST: 2022. Live Events The NHTSA recall notice stated that dealers will install a new bracket on the bike, free of charge. Notification letters are likely to be mailed to owners by June 16. According to Men's Journal, the NHTSA claimed that if the defect condition occurs and remains undetected, contact between the adjuster and tire might create a groove in the tire. It can eventually lead to a sudden loss of pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
Over 82,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles recalled
Over 82,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles recalled Show Caption Hide Caption Car recalls: Why they happen and what buyers should know Why do car recalls happen? Here's what to know if your car has an open recall. Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling more than 82,000 bikes due to an issue that increases the potential of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reporting. The mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break on certain 2018-2024 Softail motorcycles, the federal agency said in a recall notice dated June 12, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure. The possible malfunction can lead to a risk of crash or death, officials said. Harley-Davison had not reported any deaths or injuries in connection to the issue, as of early June. Some vehicles included in the recall were previously repaired under recall 23V591, and will need to have a new remedy completed. Here's what to know about the recall, including which years are affected and how to remedy the issue. See impacted vehicles: Mitsubishi recalls nearly 200,000 SUVs. Which years and models are affected? The recall affects the following 82,117 Harley-Davidson Softail bikes: FLDE: 2018-2019 FLHCS: 2018-2024 FLHC: 2018-2021 FXLRS: 2020-2024 FXLRST: 2022-2024 FLHCS ANV: 2018, 2023 FXRST: 2022 To view additional details about the recall, visit the report here. What should I do if my Harley is recalled? Dealers will install a new bracket on the bike, free of charge, the NHTSA recall notice said. Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners by June 16. What is the Harley recall number? Owners with questions may call Harley at 1-800-258-2464. The number for this recall is 0188. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
