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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V745000·Announced 2022-10-06

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2022 RH975 Nightster Motorcycles for Handlebar Defect

Harley-Davidson is recalling 2022 RH975 Nightster motorcycles because the handlebar may not have been welded properly and could break, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (handlebar weld) that can cause a sudden loss of steering control and a crash, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain 2022 RH975 Nightster motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the handlebar may not have been welded properly, which could cause the handlebar to break.

A broken handlebar can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the handlebar free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 18, 2022. 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 RH975
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
862

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)

  • RH975

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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