Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Tail Rear Shock Absorbers (part number 54000294) and Low Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers (part number 54000134) designed to fit certain 2018-2024 Softail 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.
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Identifiers in this source record
HARLEY-DAVIDSON LOW REAR SUSPENSIONManufacturer campaign: 0189Part: 54000294Part: 54000134HARLEY-DAVIDSON TALL REAR SHOCKVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Official action
Dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0189.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON LOW REAR SUSPENSION
- Brand or manufacturer
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25E041000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety