Harley-Davidson has rolled out a recall for several Softail models. The support for the loose hydraulic tensioner of the spring preload can break down, so that it can get between the rear fender and the rear tire. In the US alone, it concerns 82.117 engines.
In September 2024, Harley’s Technical Subcommittee (TSC) received a Service Request (SR) from a Softail Model whose assembly interunes for the loose hydraulic coupler of the spring preload (PLA) had been broken off, after which the steller had been stuck between the rear shock, where the splatters were where the splatters were where the splatters.
The engine in question had previously been repaired to an earlier recall, with a 1/4 “screw replaced by a larger 5/16” bolt and nut. The TSC did research and decided that further action was not necessary, but that the topic had to remain monitored until August 2025.
After having monitored the PLA during the period January – April 2025, the TSC had stopped on several cases where the PLA was demolished. In total it involved 6 engines where the earlier recall was carried out. In addition, the support was broken down for three engines that were produced after the recall.
The TSC passed the business to Harley’s Field Action Committee (FCA), who in turn passed it on to Harley’d Executive Decision Authority (EDA). Based on the information, the EDA decided to be a voluntary recall, where a new support will be mounted. The new support must limit the movement of the Steller and prevent it from making contact with the rear tire.
The recall relates to the models below:
| Model code | Model name | Years |
| FLHCS ANV | Heritage Classic Anniversary Edition | 2018, 2023 |
| Flede | Deluxe | 2018–2019 |
| FLHC | Heritage Classic | 2018–2022 |
| FLHCS | Heritage Classic 114 | 2018–2024 |
| FXLRS | Low Rider S | 2020–2024 |
| FXLRST | Low Rider ST | 2022–2024 |
| FXRST | Low Rider El Diablo | 2022 |
– Thanks for information from Motorfreaks.