RECALLS — HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL SLIM
Harley-Davidson Softail Slim recalls
Harley-Davidson Softail Slim model years 2012–2021 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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Transport Canada recalls
09- Accessories#2025312
49 units affected
Issue: This recall is for rear shock absorber kits that were installed before delivery or sold as a dealer accessory. On certain motorcycles, the mounting bracket for the rear shock absorber adjuster could break. If this happens, the shock absorber adjuster could move and damage the rear tire. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and a tire failure. Note: Motorcycles that were repaired under recall 0182 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-475) also require this repair. This recall affects the following parts: • profile low rear suspension, part number 54000134 • tall rear shock, part number 54000294 Safety Risk: A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Harley-Davidson will notify registered owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the rear shock mounting bracket. If you have purchased one of these accessory parts, you can contact Harley-Davidson or a local dealer to determine if your shock absorber kit is affected by this recall.
- Accessories#2023475
103 units affected
Issue: This recall is for rear shock absorber kits that were installed before delivery or sold as a dealer accessory. On certain motorcycles, the screw that attaches the rear shock absorber adjuster could break. If this happens, the shock absorber adjuster could move and damage the rear tire. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and a tire failure. Note: This recall affects the following parts: • profile low rear suspension, part number 54000134 • tall rear shock, part number 54000294 Safety Risk: A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Harley-Davidson will notify registered owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the rear shock adjuster screw. If you have purchased one of these accessory parts, you can contact Harley-Davidson or a local dealer to determine if your shock absorber kit is affected by this recall.
- Label#2019088
200 units affected
Issue: The compliance label on certain motorcycles may be missing information. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and gross axle weight rating (GAWR) values may not be listed. The proper tire pressure and rim size may also be missing. Without this information, a user may overload the motorcycle or its tires. This could cause poor handling. A tire that is underinflated or overloaded could fail. Safety Risk: Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and result in a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the compliance label inspected and replaced as required.
- Powertrain#2018572
12,750 units affected
On certain motorcycles, hydraulic fluid could leak past the clutch secondary actuator piston/seal. Over time, the loss of fluid could create an inability disengage the clutch. This may lead to a loss of control when started in gear, first shifted into gear, or while coming to stop, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a new clutch secondary actuator piston assembly.
- Brakes#2016420
4,159 units affected
On certain motorcycles equipped with a black-coloured clutch master cylinder, the hydraulic clutch system may not be able to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch after being parked for an extended period of time. If this occurs, the driver could lose control of the motorcycle at start up if it is left in gear or when it is first shifted into gear, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2016-333.
- Powertrain#2016333
962 units affected
On certain motorcycles equipped with a black-coloured clutch master cylinder, the hydraulic clutch system may not be able to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch after being parked for an extended period of time. If this occurs, the driver could lose control of the motorcycle at start up if it is left in gear or when it is first shifted into gear, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder.
- Brakes#2014569
1,475 units affected
On certain motorcycles, the front brake master cylinder line connection threads may corrode, which could cause a brake fluid leak and a reduction in braking performance. If operated in this condition, this could eventually result in a loss of front brake function. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will flush and replace brake fluid, as well as in inspect the master cylinder and replace as necessary.
- Lights And Instruments#2014516
503 units affected
Certain motorcycles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. If one of the front turn signal bulbs stops functioning, no indication would be provided to the driver, which is contrary to the requirements of the standard. Correction: Dealers will update vehicle software.
- Lights And Instruments#2014058
297 units affected
Certain motorcycles may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. Due to a programming error in the body control module, the brake lamp lit area may be less than what is allowable by the standard. This could render the vehicle less visible to other motorists, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will correctly reprogram the settings in the body control module.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
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What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada