The defect
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
The 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.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson RH1250S | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
Components: STEERING:LINKAGES
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson RH1250S | 2021 | 3 | 3 |
| Harley-Davidson RH1250S | 2022 | 5 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson RH1250S | 2023 | 6 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson RH1250S | 2024 | 2 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson RH1250S | 2025 | 0 | 2 |
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29 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the steering; Harley-Davidson Motor Company filed 42 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025