A brittle fastener on the rear shock absorber is forcing Harley-Davidson to initiate a large-scale safety recall for select 2018 through 2023 Softail models. 65,224 potentially affected machines and first documented incidents.
The source of the problem: a brittle fastener.
Late last month, Harley-Davidson Motor Company contacted the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a safety recall for select 2018 through 2023 Softail models. The reason is a specific type of mounting element on the rear shock absorber. If this element fails, the shock absorber can come into contact with the rear tire, potentially causing a tire failure and increasing the likelihood of a crash.
Which models are affected?
According to the company’s own data, approximately 65,224 Softail motorcycles could have this defect, which represents about one percent of total production. However, it’s important to note that not every Softail manufactured between 2018 and 2023 is affected by this recall. Only those models that have the problematic shock absorber manufacturer installed will need to be taken to the repair shop.
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