NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Harley-Davidson Flhcs ANV Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhcs ANV has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhcs ANV. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Harley-Davidson Flhcs ANV owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhcs ANV, describing incidents dated June 22, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11718940 · Filed
Oil sumping issues caused by defective oil pump and causes unsafe motorcycle operation, due to engine seizure caused by inadequate oil distribution. This condition and faulty oil pump has been know for years by HDMC.
Sudden Loss of Rear Tire Pressure
NHTSA #25V375000 · Suspension — Rear — Shock Absorber · NHTSA notice
Reported June 6, 2025 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Potentially affected: 82,117 vehicles
Repair completion: 42.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Harley-Davidson campaign 0188 · Owners notified July 1, 2025 · Vehicles built starting July 7, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Rear Shock Absorber Fastener May Break
NHTSA #23V591000 · Suspension — Rear — Shock Absorber · NHTSA notice
Reported August 22, 2023 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Potentially affected: 65,224 vehicles
Repair completion: 64.56% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Harley-Davidson campaign 0181 · Owners notified September 8, 2023
Defect description
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FLDE, 2018-2021 FLHC, 2018-2023 FLHCS, 2018 and 2023 FLHCS ANV, 2020-2023 FXLRS, 2022-2023 FXLRST, and 2022 FXRST Softail motorcycles. A fastener securing the rear shock absorber may break and allow the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.
Safety consequence
A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the shock absorber fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0181.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other Harley-Davidson Flhcs ANV model years
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