Hugely Popular Motorcycle Manufacturer Recalls Nearly 100,000 Bikes

If you’re a motorcycle rider, listen up! Harley-Davidson is recalling over 82,000 bikes over safety concerns, per a notice issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 12.

The recall affects certain Softail models from 2018 to 2024 due to a faulty rear shock adjuster mount that could break and puncture the rear tire, leading to a dangerous loss of tire pressure.

While no injuries or deaths have been reported, the issue could cause a crash. Warning signs include unusual tire wear, strange noises under the seat, handling problems, or visible damage when the seat is removed.

82,117 Harley-Davidson Softail motorcycles—including the FLDE (2018–2019), FLHCS (2018–2024), FLHC (2018–2021), FXLRS (2020–2024), FXLRST (2022–2024), FLHCS ANV (2018, 2023), and FXRST (2022)—models are affected by the recall.

Owners of the recalled models should call Harley-Davidson at 1-800-258-2464 and use the recall number “0188” with the operator. Owners can also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

"The remedy hardware in the recall kit includes a new bracket which limits the movement of the pre-load adjuster and also prevents the adjuster from making contact with the rear tire," Harley-Davidson said in a statement, per Fox 11 News.

The statement continued, "Beginning in model year 2025, the subject Softail motorcycles were assembled with new hardware, including a new bracket which limits the movement of the pre-load adjuster and also prevents the adjuster from making contact with the rear tire.”

Hugely Popular Motorcycle Manufacturer Recalls Nearly 100,000 Bikes first appeared on Parade on Jun 15, 2025

This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.