Steering: linkages
- Component
- Steering: linkages
- Manufacturer
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 8,424
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2025-09-10
- Owners notified
- 2025-10-01
Defect description
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
Safety risk
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.
Manufacturer 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.