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https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2023/08/31/harley-davidson-recall-softail-2023/70718621007/

The following Softail motorcycle model numbers and years are part of the recall:

2018-2019 FLDE
2018-2021 FLHC
2018-2023 FLHCS
2018 and 2023 FLHCS ANV
2020-2023 FXLRS
2022-2023 FXLRST
2022 FXRST

It's an easy fix you can do yourself. A 1/4-20 bolt and a lock nut, done.
Before removing the OE one, soak it in penetrating oil, some are difficult to get out.

This is recall 23V591000 and is in our recall list at:

https://harleytechtalk.com/htt/index.php/topic,11175.msg1434378.html#msg1434378

Date                NHTSA ID        Mfr #      Recall Link                       Subject
08/22/2023    23V591000      181          Click LINK     Rear Shock Absorber Fastener May Break

Oh, I don't think I saw it when you put it up...my bad!

No worries. I just want to make sure all know we have the recall posting that FSG keeps up with.

a rather handy Poster that should be displayed on the wall at dealers 

Maybe I missed it, but is it the rear shock bolt that is the weak link? I read thru the recall and didn't see if it's both bolts, or front or rear, or is it the mount for the adjuster?
Either way, my Lowrider ST is on the list. I'd like to get it squared away while the weather is still nice.

Lil Chief

the don't/haven't as yet specifically called it out BUT my guess is that it's going to be the rear shock bolt

item 11

get the nearest Dealer to replace it

Quote from: FSG on September 04, 2023, 02:27:28 PMthe don't/haven't as yet specifically called it out BUT my guess is that it's going to be the rear shock bolt

item 11

on second thoughts .....  and allow the rear shock absorber adjuster to 

perhaps item 2

Quote from: FSG on September 05, 2023, 05:27:30 AM

Quote from: FSG on September 04, 2023, 02:27:28 PMthe don't/haven't as yet specifically called it out BUT my guess is that it's going to be the rear shock bolt

item 11

on second thoughts .....  and allow the rear shock absorber adjuster to 

perhaps item 2

I read on the NHTSA site that the fix is to install a 5/16" fastener, so I'm wondering if it is that little 1/4" screw that they're replacing.

yes it's Item # 2

M1604 and M1603 are now in the Section

Is that the dealer fix FSG? Seems simple enough to do.

yes it is, the bulletin describes it so well ......  easily done at home   

failures were reported as far back as 2018,

failure examples below 

I called my dealer a few days ago and they don't have the replacement parts yet. I have another bike I will ride until the part comes in.

use some good Zip Ties and secure it so it doesn't move should the button head shear off, then ride it until the dealer gets the parts

I called the dealership closest to me and inquired if they had the kits. They said they had a few of then and they are on a first cone first serve basis, and they were putting names on a list. I was asked if I bought the bike from them, which I didn't.  I was told I was quite a ways down the list to be called. I then called the dealer I bought from, & low & behold they have plenty of the kits, and could get me in this Saturday, which I cant do. I'm scheduled for next Saturday morning.