2 recalls across 7 model years
The Harley-Davidson FLHCS has 2 recalls, both involving the rear shock absorber on 2018-2024 model years, where a fastener or mounting tab on the shock pre-load adjuster can break, allowing the adjuster to contact and damage the rear tire, causing a sudden loss of tire pressure and potential loss of control.
Both recalls describe the same underlying failure mode on Softail-platform models. The 2018-2023 model years are covered by one filing where the fastener securing the shock absorber can break, while the broader 2018-2024 range is covered by a second filing where the mounting tab on the pre-load adjuster itself can fracture. In either case, the broken component can press into the rear tire, deflate it rapidly, and leave the rider with reduced ability to steer or stop.
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