Harley-Davidson recall 0181
Harley-Davidson calls it 0181. NHTSA filed it as campaign 23V591000 on Aug 22, 2023: suspension on the 2018–2023 Harley-Davidson Flde and 6 other Harley-Davidson models, 65,224 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.
What NHTSA has under this number
Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings| NHTSA campaign | Vehicles | Component | Filed | Affected | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V591000 | 2018–2023 Harley-Davidson Flde and 6 other Harley-Davidson models | Suspension | Aug 22, 2023 | 65,224 | high |
The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 23V591000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →
Two numbers, one recall
Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 0181 is the number Harley-Davidson assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 23V591000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.
The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.
Check one specific vehicle
Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.
Common questions
Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573Is 0181 the same recall as 23V591000?
Yes. 0181 is Harley-Davidson’s own number for it; 23V591000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.
Which vehicles does 0181 cover?
2018–2023 Harley-Davidson Flde and 6 other Harley-Davidson models, 65,224 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.
Does the 0181 repair cost anything?
No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.