Fastener (Part Number 942) and accessory rear suspension kits for certain Softail motorcycles (Part Number 54000134 and 54000294)

Official notice

15 Sept 2023

HighACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Fastener (Part Number 942) and accessory rear suspension kits for certain Softail motorcycles (Part Number 54000134 and 54000294). There is a risk of serious injury or of an accident occurring if contact from the rear shock adjuster causes damage to the tyre. Published 2023-09-15.

What to do now

Consumers should stop using motorcycles with affected rear suspension kits immediately. Contact the nearest Harley-Davidson dealer to schedule an appointment to have their motorcycle repaired free of charge. To find a local dealership, visit https://www.harley-davidson.com/au/en/tools/find-a-dealer.html For more information contact Harley Davidson via email colin.innis@harley-davidson.com or by phone on 02 9886 0600.

Recall number

d66a589a-0035-4043-b25f-104dd5163b68

Official notice

2023-09-15

The hazard

There is a risk of serious injury or of an accident occurring if contact from the rear shock adjuster causes damage to the tyre.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

YEAR 2018

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Affected products

Product 1

Fastener (Part Number 942) on certain Model Year 2018 – 2023 Softail motorcycles. P&A Profile Low Rear Suspension Kit (Part Number 54000134) or P&A Tall Rear Shock Kit (Part Number 54000294). Kits intended for installation on the following Softail motorcycles: • Part Number 54000134 - Fits 2018 onwards FLHC and FLHCS models. • Part Number 54000294 - Fits 2018 onwards Softail® models (except FXFB, FXFBS, FLFB and FLFBS).

Product 2

Fastener (Part Number 942) on certain Model Year 2018 – 2023 Softail motorcycles. P&A Profile Low Rear Suspension Kit (Part Number 54000134) or P&A Tall Rear Shock Kit (Part Number 54000294). Kits intended for installation on the following Softail motorcycles: • Part Number 54000134 - Fits 2018 onwards FLHC and FLHCS models. • Part Number 54000294 - Fits 2018 onwards Softail® models (except FXFB, FXFBS, FLFB and FLFBS).

Risk / hazard

There is a risk of serious injury or of an accident occurring if contact from the rear shock adjuster causes damage to the tyre.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Motorcycle parts and accessories

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

d66a589a-0035-4043-b25f-104dd5163b68

Classification

Motorcycle parts and accessories

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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