Harley-Davidson recall Softail ST1 – 2017-2023
24.10.2023 - Harley-Davidson is recalling the Softail models ST1 from the model years from 24.01.2017 to 07.08.2023. In the meantime, Harley-Davidson has renamed the Softail models to Cruiser, so it also affects some vehicles from the Cruiser series.
The call applies to the 5759 vehicles from the Harley-Davidson Softail / Cruiser vehicle class.
| Name | Model years | EC model type | Recall code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Softail / Cruiser | 24.01.2017 - 07.08.2023 | ST1 e4*168/2013*00062*00-*08 | 0181 KBA reference code 013146 |
The safety warning should be taken seriously, there is a risk of injury according to the KBA description. The attachment of the rear shock absorber can break, which can lead to it touching the rear tire. This can cause a loss of pressure in the tire and thus increase the risk of an accident.
You can check this information yourself on the following page with your VIN number to see if your vehicle is subject to this or another recall recommendation. If your Harley-Davidson is affected, please contact your authorized Harley-Davidson dealer for an appointment. The recall is monitored by the KBA. Approximately 5759 vehicles are affected in Germany.
Due to the large number of affected vehicles, of which there are 103355 worldwide, you should contact your authorized Harley-Davidson dealer as soon as possible and put it on hold, as the spare part may not be available immediately.
Publication date: 10.10.2023
You can print out the PDF available from the KBA, which I have provided here, for your records, together with the receipt from the H-D dealer, so that you know in your vehicle history what you have had repaired. Good for the folder you should have if you ever want to sell it.
