The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·26V075000·Announced 2026-02-09

Harley-Davidson Sportster S upper triple clamp may fracture during use

Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S Sportster S motorcycles because the upper triple clamp may fracture, which can lead to a loss of control.

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: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: the triple clamp holds the front forks to the steering head, and the source states a fracture leads to a loss of control.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. About 9,401 units are potentially affected.

The upper triple clamp may fracture.

NHTSA states that an upper triple clamp that fractures can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the upper triple clamp as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed on February 19, 2026. 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 RH1250S
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Steering
Hazard
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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