(WTAJ) — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that Harley Davidson Motor Company is recalling several motorcycles.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain motorcycles. A fastener securing the rear shock absorber may break and allow the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure. This can increase the chance of a crash.
The following models and makes are affected by the recall:
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
---|---|---|
HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLDE | 2018-2019 |
HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHC | 2018-2021 |
HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHCS | 2018-2023 |
HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHCS ANV | 2018, 2023 |
HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FXLRS | 2020-2023 |
HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FXLRST | 2022-2023 |
HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FXRST | 2022 |
Dealers will replace the shock absorber fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by September 5. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson’s number for this recall is 0181.
Roughly 65,224 vehicles are involved with the recall, but only around 1% are estimated to have this defect.
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Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.