Harley-Davidson RH1250S Motorcycles Recalled for Upper Steering Component Fracture
Harley-Davidson is recalling 2021-2026 RH1250S motorcycles because the upper triple clamp in the steering system may fracture, risking loss of control and crashes. Dealers will replace the component free of charge.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This is a structural defect affecting a critical steering component (upper triple clamp) that can fracture, leading to loss of control. Per the rubric, structural vehicle defects qualify for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles due to a defect in the upper triple clamp, a steering component. The upper triple clamp may fracture during use.
A fractured upper triple clamp can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.
This recall affects approximately 9,401 motorcycles. The remedy is free inspection and replacement of the upper triple clamp at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers. This recall expands upon a previous NHTSA recall (25V590), and motorcycles previously repaired under that recall will need the new remedy performed.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on February 19, 2026. Owners should contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 or a dealership for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
- Brand
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON
- Manufacturer
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Hazard
- steering-defect
- loss-of-control
- Affected units
- 9,401
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)
- RH1250S
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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