Known Recalls

Model year record

2026 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 2 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V075000

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Component
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Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Vehicles affected
9,401
Reported to NHTSA
2026-02-09
Owners notified
2026-02-18

Defect description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley) is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the upper triple clamp, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 19, 2026. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0191. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V590. Motorcycles that were repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
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Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.