Harley-Davidson is recalling 2018 FXLR motorcycles with incorrect tire pressure info that may cause front tire overload and crashes. Owners receive free labels and manual inserts to fix the issue.
Incorrect tire pressure information may result in overloading the front tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Harley-Davidson is recalling 2018 FXLR motorcycles because the front tire inflation pressure on the VIN label may be too low, risking front tire overload and crashes. This affects riders who own these models and requires updating the tire pressure information to prevent accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224965-harley-davidson-2018-fxlr-recall-incorrect-tire-pressure-risk.
“Harley-Davidson 2018 FXLR Recall: Incorrect Tire Pressure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224965-harley-davidson-2018-fxlr-recall-incorrect-tire-pressure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V719000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V719000).
Harley-Davidson Motor Company recalled certain 2018-2019 Softail FXBB Street Bob and FXLR Low Rider motorcycles due to incorrect front tire pressure information on VIN labels, which may increase crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on September 26, 2024.
How to tell if you have it
Harley-Davidson Softail FXBB Street Bob, 2018-2019
Harley-Davidson Softail FXLR Low Rider, 2018-2019
What to do
Harley-Davidson will mail labels with installation instructions and owner's manual inserts to owners, free of charge. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 414-343-4056.
The hazard
The front tire inflation pressure on the VIN label may be less than the stated front gross axle weight rating, resulting in overloading the front tire and increasing the risk of a crash. The motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Harley-Davidson Motor Company has 43 other recalls on record since January 12, 2009. Other recent recalls of similar products include Forest River 2026 Forester Recall: Incorrect Tire Inflation Risk (October 5, 2026), Jayco Granite Ridge 2025 Motorhome Recall: Incorrect Tire Label Risk (October 28, 2025), and Grand Design 2026 Lineage RVs: Incorrect Tire Pressure Labels Risk Crash (July 28, 2026). NHTSA has received 2 owner complaints for the 2018 Harley-Davidson FXLR, with the latest received on May 13, 2019.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your 2018-2019 Harley-Davidson Softail FXLR Low Rider motorcycle for the VIN label showing incorrect front tire pressure information. The recall covers motorcycles that fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 120.
Brand
Harley-Davidson
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Tire Pressure Label
Review the VIN label on your motorcycle to confirm the front tire inflation pressure meets the stated front gross axle weight rating (GAWR).
Install Correct Labels
Harley-Davidson will mail free labels with installation instructions and owner's manual inserts to fix the incorrect tire pressure information.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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 November 13, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 414-343-4056. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0628.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 48 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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