Latest News About Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Recall

Here’s the latest I can provide based on recent public recall activity for Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

• Most recent major recall: In mid-2025, Harley-Davidson announced a recall affecting over 82,000 Softail models due to a potential defect in the rear shock pre-load adjuster mounting tab, which could cause tire damage or pressure loss. Dealers will install a new bracket at no charge, and owners will receive notification letters.[4][5]
• Earlier recalls to be aware of: A 2023 recall covered about 65,000+ motorcycles (primarily Softails) for a faulty fastener that could affect frame or component integrity, with a lettered recall process and replacement parts at no cost.[3]
• How to check for recalls on your bike: Harley-Davidson maintains a dedicated recall page where you can enter your VIN to verify if your model is affected and view remedies or service instructions.[9]
• Model spans most affected in 2025 recall: The 82,117 Softail bikes affected include several 2018–2024 model years and variants such as FLDE, FLHCS, FLHC, FXLRS, FXLRST, FXRST, and some ANV versions.[5][7]
• Getting the recall addressed: If your bike is listed, contact an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer to schedule the free service, which typically involves installing a new bracket or other corrective hardware to restore safe operation.[7][5]

What I can do next

• Look up whether your specific bike in Montréal (or anywhere in Quebec) is affected by entering your VIN and provide the exact remedy and timeline.
• Summarize the precise steps the dealer will take during the recall service and typical turnaround times.
• Provide links to official recall pages and local dealer networks for scheduling.

Would you like me to check your VIN against the latest recall database and tell you the exact status and required action? If you share your VIN or the exact model/year, I can pull the current details and guidance.

Citations:

• 82,000+ Softail recall details and affected models.[5]
• 2023 Softail recall coverage for ~65,000 bikes.[3]
• Harley-Davidson recall information page and VIN lookup guidance.[9]