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Harley Davidson - Certain p&a profile low rear suspension (p n 54000134) or p&a tall rear shock (p n 54000294) kits intended for installation on certain softail motorcycles contain a fastener that retains the shock absorber adjuster which may fail.
Official notice
29 Aug 2023
Last checked
29 Aug 2023
An official DVSA notice concerns Harley Davidson - Certain p&a profile low rear suspension (p n 54000134) or p&a tall rear shock (p n 54000294) kits intended for installation on certain softail motorcycles contain a fastener that retains the shock absorber adjuster which may fail.. Certain p&a profile low rear suspension (p/n 54000134) or p&a tall rear shock (p/n 54000294) kits intended for installation on certain softail motorcycles contain a fastener that retains the shock absorber adjuster which may fail. Published 2023-08-29.
What to do now
The retaining bolt for the rear shock absorber adjuster will be removed the mounting hole in the frame and the shock absorber adjuster will be drilled to accommodate the fitting of a larger diameter bolt and nut.
Units affected
4
Recall number
RCOMP-2023-006
Official notice
2023-08-29
The hazard
The hazard
Certain p&a profile low rear suspension (p/n 54000134) or p&a tall rear shock (p/n 54000294) kits intended for installation on certain softail motorcycles contain a fastener that retains the shock absorber adjuster which may fail.
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Brand: Harley Davidson. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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