01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2021 Harley-Davidson RH1250S recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V075000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- February 9, 2026
- Potential units
- 9,401campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley) is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
Why it matters: An upper triple clamp that fractures can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the upper triple clamp, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 19, 2026. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0191. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V590. Motorcycles that were repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.
Owner notification: February 18, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
NHTSA 25V590000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- September 10, 2025
- Potential units
- 8,424campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
Why it matters: An upper triple clamp that fractures while the motorcycle is being operated could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the upper triple clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0190.
Owner notification: October 1, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
NHTSA 22V030000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- January 25, 2022
- Potential units
- 3,917campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Harley Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021 Pan America 1250S (RA1250S), Pan America 1250 (RA1250), and Sportster S (RH1250S) motorcycles. The instrument cluster module may not display the speedometer and neutral indicator at start-up when the module is below freezing temperatures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays.".
Why it matters: Operating a motorcycle without a visible speedometer or neutral indicator may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument cluster module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 8, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0631.
Owner notification: February 8, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
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