82,000 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Recalled Over Faulty Tires

Bad news for motorcycle enthusiasts: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 80,000 Harley-Davidsons are being recalled due to tire issues that pose a grave risk to the rider as well as other motorists on the road.

If you own one of these motorcycles, you may have a problem on your hands. Find out if your motorcycle has this issue and what to do to fix it.

Which Motorcycles Are Harley-Davidson Recalling?

The NHTSA brief states that Harley-Davidson is recalling over 82,000 vehicles, including the:

2018 Softail
2019 Softail
2020 Softail
2021 Softail
2022 Softail
2023 Softail
2024 Softail

The company will mail out owner letters in mid-June 2025, so if you own a Softtail from one of the aforementioned model years, keep an eye on your mailbox.

Why Are So Many Harley-Davidsons Being Recalled?

The NHTSA brief explains that in the impacted motorcycles, “the mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.” Low tire pressure is dangerous; there’s a reason your car comes equipped with an indicator light warning you about it. The brief warns that “a sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.”

If this problem sounds familiar, you have a good memory. There was a previous recall addressing this issue. Unfortunately, for some of those vehicles, the issues have persisted. If you own one of these motorcycles, check your tire pressure regularly and minimize your use of the vehicle until you can take it to a dealer for repair.

How Will Harley-Davidson Fix This Problem?

Harley-Davidson “dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge.” Don’t delay in scheduling the repairs; tire pressure problems are quite dangerous for both you and the other motorists on the road with you. It’s never wise to disregard tire pressure warnings; a blowout can cause a fatal accident.

If you have further questions, you can reach out to Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Clarify that you’re asking about recall number 0188. As previously stated, some of the motorcycles on this list were also covered under a previous recall, number 23V591. So even if you’ve already gotten yours repaired under the old recall, you may still need to come back in this time around.

Source

Sudden Loss of Rear Tire Pressure, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2025.