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CarsLore / Harley-Davidson / RA1250S / 2021

2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S

13 owner complaints — the most of any RA1250S model years. 1 recall, 25 service bulletins.

13complaints · 0 crashes, 0 fires
1recalls
25manufacturer bulletins
—median mileage at failure

Problems owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.

  • Electrical system9
  • Engine5
  • Power train4
  • Fuel/propulsion system1
  • Unknown or other1
  • Wheels1
  • Vehicle speed control1

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported

Compared with other years

’21’2313’21’2413
2021

NHTSA ODI complaints by model year

Recalls

22V030000 · Electrical system25 Jan 2022 · 3,917 vehicles

Harley Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021 Pan America 1250S (RA1250S), Pan America 1250 (RA1250), and Sportster S (RH1250S) motorcycles. The instrument cluster module may not display the speedometer and neutral indicator at start-up when the module is below freezing temperatures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words

Service bulletins

What Harley-Davidson told its dealers about the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
11010221WARRANTY BULLETIN W146 (REV B): TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision B. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide. Add tire part numbers 43200063 and 43200038A.] To provide tire tread depth specifications for the dealership network to consult when filling warranty claims on used tires. Please see the Warranty Manual of your region for tire policy guidelines. Updated: Tire Tread Guide. Add tire part number 43100038B. Update tire tread depth, adjustment and reimbursement.
11010220GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1157 (REV A): 2024 PAN AMERICA TOP CASE MOUNTING FITMENT. PURPOSE: [Revision A. Updated: Purpose for Parts and Accessories Bulletin, Summary and Thread Inspection.] Address part availability and compatibility. To inform dealers that the Top Case Mounting Kit (Part No. 53000800A) is now available and fits all 2021-2024 Pan America NON-CVO models (RA1250, RA1250S). The previous kit (Part No. 53000800) remains available and fits 2021 through 2023 Pan America (RA1250, RA1250S) vehicles.
11010218SERVICE BULLETIN M1663: REVOLUTION MAX INSTRUMENT MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs the dealers that there is a new Instrument Module (IM) software (LM7_51456370_20240322) and (LM4_51456370_20240325). Refer to: Infotainment Support Resources page on Service Information Portal (SIP).
11010215SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV F): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision F. Added: Added video link for the DCA-8000 Battery Tester. Added: Supplemental Procedure Video.] This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
11010212SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV F): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision F. Added: Added video link for the DCA-8000 Battery Tester. Added: Supplemental Procedure Video.] This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
11008740SERVICE BULLETIN M1659: PAN AMERICA FUEL TANK UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that the 2024 Pan America vehicles have been updated to have the inside of the fuel tank e-coated. To accommodate this process, a threaded plug (Part No. 10500167) was added to the left rear of the fuel tank. When ordering replacement fuel tanks for 2021-2023 vehicles, they will come with the e-coat process. Dealers will need to order and install the threaded plug (Part No. 10500167) separately. Electronic Parts Catalogs are updated to reflect this information. NOTE: When ordering replacement fuel tan
11008738SERVICE BULLETIN M1655: REVOLUTION MAX CLUTCH CABLE FREE PLAY SPECIFICATION. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that the clutch cable free play specification has been updated on all Revolution Max vehicles. Original specification: Dimension: 0.0390.079 in (12 mm). Free play has now been changed to: Dimension: 0.0790.118 in (23 mm). All online electronic service manuals and future publications will reflect this information.
11008736SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV E): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: Revision E. Added: Added procedures for the DCA-8000 E Battery Tester.* Updated: All sections. This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
11007550SERVICE BULLETIN M1654: DTII MODULE REPLACE MENU CHANGE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealer technicians that there is a new menu item in Digital Technician II (DT II). DT II now has a stand alone Module Replace menu inside of Vehicle Setup. This will allow you to program the factory settings, for the connected vehicle, to the Electronic Control Module (ECM), Body Control Module (BCM) and Infotainment Control Unit (IFCU) (if equipped) in a single menu. Initial Release. 8/7/2024.
11007544SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.8.8): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.8.8. Release Date: Week of August 5, 2024. New Features for Harley-Davidson vehicles: Advanced Module Replace for 2021 and later Revolution Max; 2023 and later CVO Touring; and 2024 Street Glide (FLHX), Road Glide (FLTRX). New Features for LiveWire vehicles: Updated calibrations for 2024 S2DM EV1/ EV6; 2024 S2MH EV1; and 2024 S2DM, S
11003852SERVICE BULLETIN M1648: PAN AMERICA FUEL CAP CHANGES AND SERVICE KITS. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that these parts are now obsolete: Fuel Cap (Part No. 61000533), Locking Fuel Cap (Part No.61000616), Flange Plate (Part No. 61200068). Obsolete fuel caps and flange plates are not compatible with new ones. When replacing an obsolete fuel cap with new, the flange plate must also be replaced and vice versa. This applies to all 2021-2023 Pan America (RA 1250) and Pan America S (RA 1250S) models. Table 2 for fuel cap and flange plate kits that contain both components. When ordering, the
11001293SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.6.4): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.6.4. Release Date: Week of May 1, 2024. New Features for LiveWire S2DM and S2MH, 2024 Revolution Max, and 2024 Touring.
10251384SERVICE BULLETIN M1631: REVOLUTION MAX OIL CHECK PROCEDURE UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of a new procedure for checking oil levels on Revolution Max powered vehicles. The procedure has been updated to account for potential concerns of a low oil fill condition when set on the side stand. This condition could be caused by having varying degree lean angles of the vehicles in the Revolution Max family while utilizing the same dipstick. Compounding this is the difference in lean angle of vehicles that come equipped with Adaptive Ride Height (ARH) set in the locked position (high) and set to d
10249805SERVICE BULLETIN M1615: 2024 REVOLUTION MAX CHARGING SYSTEM CHANGES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers of updates made to the charging system on 2024 Revolution Max powered vehicles. For 2024, the charging system has been updated to improve electrical output at idle and low Revolutions Per Minute (rpm). Maximum output has remained the same. The following components have been changed: Stator and Stator Screws: The stator has increased in thickness, adding more wire length and longer stator screws; Cooling Manifold: The cooling manifold needed to be machined deeper to accommodate the stato
10249804SERVICE BULLETIN M1608: REVOLUTION MAX VVT SERVICE KIT. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that an improved Variable Valve Timing (VVT) harness connector and terminals are going to be used on 2024 Revolution Max powered vehicles. The old connector and terminals used on 2021-2023 Revolution Max powered vehicles will no longer be supported. Various kits have been created to support dealers in the change over of these parts.
10248399SERVICE BULLETIN M1619: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U04438F AND U04318F. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that the current software version for the Left Hand Control Module (LHCM) and Right Hand Control Module (RHCM) have Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) U04438F (reported by the LHCM) and U04318F (reported by the RHCM), that are being set-off intermittently, shortly after a starting event and then seen as historic DTCs but there are no actual faults or operational concerns with the vehicle. In these cases where these codes are being found as historic, no further troubleshooting or hardw
10248396SERVICE BULLETIN M1590: REVOLUTION MAX CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT. Purpose: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has a new part available to allow replacement of the Cruise Control Switch on Revolution Max powered vehicles. Replacing the entire Left Hand Control Module (LHCM) is no longer required due to a broken cruise control switch. Revision: Updated Required Dealer Action, Add graphic.
10244933GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1143: SCREAMIN EAGLE CARB APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals. Screamin' Eagle Quickshifter and Screamin' Eagle Extreme Flow 55mm Intake Manifold.
10242095SERVICE BULLETIN M1573 (REV C): REVOLUTION MAX TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. PURPOSE: Revision. Informs dealers about Revolution Max powered vehicles. Updated purpose of the bulletin to call out 1 repair per Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has specific areas of interest while troubleshooting on Revolution Max platform vehicle built before July 1, 2023 for issues on starting or Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). These areas of interest should be used in conjunction with the Service Manual and Electric Diagnostic Manual while troubleshooting. This i
10238845SERVICE BULLETIN M1590: REVOLUTION MAX CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has a new part available to allow replacement of the Cruise Control Switch on Revolution Max powered vehicles. Replacing the entire Left Hand Control Module (LHCM) is no longer required due to a broken cruise control switch.
10233721SERVICE BULLETIN M1573: REVOLUTION MAX TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. PURPOSE: Revision. Added Pan America information, Required Dealer Action, and Credit Procedure. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has specific areas of interest while troubleshooting on the Revolution Max platform. These areas of interest should be used in conjunction with the Service Manual and Electric Diagnostic Manual while troubleshooting. This information should be used as an aid to current troubleshooting steps and not a replacement. Best practice is to first troubleshoot current Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs
10232453SERVICE BULLETIN M1583: 2023 PAN AM RADIATOR IMPROVEMENTS. PURPOSE: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify about the revised component on the 2023 Pan Am radiator. The old part number has been superseded to a new part number. For Pan America models built on January 31, 2023 and later, a clamp was added to the lower radiator assembly to support the hose.
10232452SERVICE BULLETIN M1582: 2023 PAN AMERICA WINDSHIELD IMPROVEMENTS. PURPOSE: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify dealers about the revised components on the 2023 Pan Am windshield Stop Brackets. The old part number has been superseded to a new part number.
10232450SERVICE BULLETIN M1579 (REV B): REVOLUTION MAX BCM AND ECM UPDATE. PURPOSE: REVISION. This bulletin informs dealers that a BCM and Electronic Control Module (ECM) update is available on Digital Technician II (DT II). Revision: Updated Body Control Module (BCM) part numbers. Updated Part Numbers Affected.
10232448SERVICE BULLETIN M1578: REVOLUTION MAX FOB TROUBLESHOOTING. PURPOSE: To provide dealers with a list of items to check for when troubleshooting an inoperative security FOB for Revolution Max applications.

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