Harley-Davidson recall 0188

Q: Is 0188 the same recall as 25V375000?

Yes. 0188 is Harley-Davidson’s own number for it; 25V375000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Harley-Davidson calls it 0188. NHTSA filed it as campaign 25V375000 on Jun 6, 2025: suspension on the 2018–2024 Harley-Davidson Flde and 6 other Harley-Davidson models, 82,117 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 25V375000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
25V375000	2018–2024 Harley-Davidson Flde and 6 other Harley-Davidson models	Suspension	Jun 6, 2025	82,117	high

Problem Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Softail motorcycles. The mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure. Risk A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0188. Some of the vehicles included in this recall were previously repaired under recall 23V591, and will need to have the new remedy completed.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 25V375000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 0188 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. 25V375000 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.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 0188 the same recall as 25V375000?

Yes. 0188 is Harley-Davidson’s own number for it; 25V375000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 0188 cover?

2018–2024 Harley-Davidson Flde and 6 other Harley-Davidson models, 82,117 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 0188 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.