2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS

3 recalls — 5 complaints

25V375000 Jun 6, 2025
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Defect Description
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Softail motorcycles. The mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.
Consequence
A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0188. Some of the vehicles included in this recall were previousl... Read more
82,117 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
23V591000 Aug 22, 2023
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Defect Description
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 absorb... Read more
Consequence
A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
65,224 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
23V591000 Aug 22, 2023
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Defect Description
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 absorb... Read more
Consequence
A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
65,224 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Mar 13, 2025
Incident date: Mar 13, 2018
The contact owns a 2019 Harley Davidson FLHCS. The contact stated that while riding at various speeds during the day, the instrument cluster was significantly foggy and unreadable. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer, where the instrument cluster was replaced twice under warranty; however, the fa... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 23, 2023
Incident date: Mar 21, 2023
I own a 2019 Harley Davidson FLHCS motorcycle which experiences a problem that occurs in the design of the analog speedometer/digital tach. Condensation repeatedly forms in the lower portion of the display that prevents the driver from being able to read RPM, fuel gauge, current gear in use and time... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Sep 9, 2021
Incident date: Apr 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2019 Harley Davidson FLHCS Heritage Classic Motorcycle. The contact stated that the speedometer was fogging up during the daytime. The fuel gauge, RPM, transmission gear, and mileage were obstructed. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was inf... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 9, 2019
Incident date: Jun 1, 2019
SAFETY CONDITION EXISTS WHEREAS WHEN SHIFTING INTO 1ST GEAR FROM NEUTRAL, INTERMITTENTLY, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE UNLESS MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS ARE MADE. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST DROP THE BIKE, MULTIPLE TIMES, DURING ATTEMPTING TO START OFF AFTER SHIFTING INTO FIRST. THIS HAS ALSO CAUSED A... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 1, 2019
Incident date: Nov 7, 2018
BOUGHT A NEW 2019 HD HERRITAGE CLASSIC 114 (FACTORY ORDER) FROM THE DEALER WITH 5 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYS 5/8 FULL WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS, AND DOES NOT REGISTER LESS THAN 3/8 WHEN EMPTY. THE BIKE CURRENTLY HAS OVER 750 MILES. THE INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE READING IS THE SAME IN... Read more

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS across all model years (2018–2024).

19 Total Recalls
16 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2024 1 2 View
2023 3 3 View
2022 3 1 View
2021 3 0 View
2020 3 3 View
2019 (current) 3 5
2018 3 2 View

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