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HighNHTSA·24V719000·Announced 2024-09-26

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2018-2019 Softail Motorcycles for Tire Label Error

Harley-Davidson is recalling 2018-2019 Softail FXBB and FXLR motorcycles because the front tire inflation pressure on the VIN label may be incorrect, potentially leading to tire overloading.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle) where the defect (incorrect tire pressure label) increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain 2018-2019 Softail FXBB Street Bob and 2018-2019 Softail FXLR Low Rider motorcycles. The recall involves 12,929 vehicles. The defect is that the front tire inflation pressure listed on the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) label may be less than the stated front gross axle weight rating (GAWR). As a result, these motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."

Incorrect tire pressure information may result in overloading the front tire, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text, but the hazard is identified as a risk of harm due to non-compliance with safety standards.

Harley-Davidson will mail labels with installation instructions and owner's manual inserts to owners free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on November 13, 2024, and owner notification letters were mailed on December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 414-343-4056. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0628. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXBB, FXLR
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
12,929

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • FXBB
  • FXLR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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