On August 29, 2023, Harley-Davidson Motor Company filed a safety recall report with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding two accessory rear suspension kits that it sold for 2018 through 2023 Softails. The affected rear suspension kits could have a fastener that may fracture during use, which could then allow the rear shock absorber to come into contact with the rear tire. This could, in turn, increase the risk of a crash.
This recall applies to the Harley-Davidson Profile Low Rear Suspension (part number 54000134), with production dates ranging from November 2, 2019, through August 22, 2023. It also applies to the Harley-Davidson Tall Rear Shock (part number 54000294), with production dates ranging from January 23, 2022, through August 22, 2023.
