Harley-Davidson Softail

2025:

At the end of November 2025, Harley-Davidson recalled thousands of motorcycles due to a defect that could cause the rear shock absorber parts to detach while driving. This increases the likelihood of a traffic accident.

The problem is associated with insufficient strength of the bracket for mounting the rear shock absorber regulator. This element can resonate from the vibration of the vehicle at high engine speeds, which provokes cracks. Ultimately, the regulator can come off and come into contact with the rear wheel: this leads to damage to the tread and a drop in pressure in the tire. In such a situation, a motorcyclist may lose his balance while riding, which creates a risk of an accident.

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Фото: harley-davidson.com

A total of 7,841 motorcycles fall under the recall. These vehicles were produced from June 28, 2017 to October 22, 2024. Dealers will replace the necessary parts on defective motorcycles; all work will be performed free of charge for owners. As of the end of November 2025, no incidents related to the described issue have been reported.

Earlier, the recall of Harley-Davidson motorcycles due to a similar defect was reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration USA (NHTSA). The agency's notice says that the mounting tab on the rear shock absorber pre-tension regulator can break, damaging the rear wheel. In this case, the recall affects 82,117 Softail motorcycles produced between 2018 and the end of 2024: these are FLHCS, FLHC, FLDE, FXLRS and FXLRST models, as well as some anniversary copies. Harley-Davidson will repair motorcycles for free by installing an updated bracket that prevents the regulator from moving and contacting the tire.^[1]

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