2018–2023 Harley-Davidson (7 models) Suspension Recall 23V591000 (Harley-Davidson 0181)
NHTSA recall 23V591000 (Harley-Davidson recall 0181) covers about 65,224 2018–2023 Harley-Davidson (7 models) vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Aug 22, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V591000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Suspension (rear, shock absorber)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FLDE, 2018-2021 FLHC, 2018-2023 FLHCS, 2018 and 2023 FLHCS ANV, 2020-2023 FXLRS, 2022-2023 FXLRST, and 2022 FXRST Softail motorcycles. A fastener securing the rear shock absorber may break and allow the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.
The risk
A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will replace the shock absorber fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0181.
Status: NHTSA lists Sep 8, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Harley-Davidson recall number 0181
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V591000 as 0181. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "0181 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson Flde | 2018–2019 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Flhc | 2018–2021 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Flhcs | 2018–2023 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Flhcs Anv | 2018, 2023 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Fxlrs | 2020–2023 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Fxlrst | 2022–2023 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Fxrst | 2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Aug 22, 2023
- Owner notification
- Sep 8, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Check your VIN for 23V591000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 23V591000 is open, call any Harley-Davidson dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V591000 or 0181). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V591000?
NHTSA recall 23V591000 (Harley-Davidson recall 0181) covers about 65,224 2018–2023 Harley-Davidson (7 models) vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Aug 22, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2018-2019 FLDE, 2018-2021 FLHC, 2018-2023 FLHCS, 2018 and 2023 FLHCS ANV, 2020-2023 FXLRS, 2022-2023 FXLRST, and 2022 FXRST Softail motorcycles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V591000?
NHTSA's record for 23V591000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V591000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Harley-Davidson dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 23V591000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the shock absorber fastener, free of charge." NHTSA lists Sep 8, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Harley-Davidson recall number for 23V591000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 0181. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (0181) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V591000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 23V591000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.