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HighNHTSA·21V924000·Announced 2021-11-24

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2021 Pan America Motorcycles for Seat Base Defect

Harley-Davidson is recalling 2,689 2021 Pan America RA1250 motorcycles because the seat base may not be fastened properly, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (seat base fracture) that can increase the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 Pan America RA1250S and RA1250 motorcycles. The recall involves 2,689 vehicles where the seat base may not be fastened properly. This defect could cause the hand-hold portion of the base to fracture.

A seat base that fractures while a passenger is using the hand-hold feature can increase the risk of injury. Owners are advised to not use the passenger hand-hold feature until the remedy is complete.

Dealers will replace the seat base free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 7, 2021. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HARLEY-DAVIDSON PAN AMERICA (RA1250)
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,689

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PAN AMERICA (RA1250)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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