Recall 26V075000 — STEERING:LINKAGES Defect in 2021-2026 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
RECALL This recall affects up to 9,401 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 26V075000 |
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 9,401 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley) is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
Safety Consequence
An upper triple clamp that fractures can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Related Recalls for HARLEY-DAVIDSON
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V590000 | 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S | STEERING:LINKAGES | 8,424 | |
| 25V375000 | 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHC | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 82,117 | |
| 24V719000 | 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXBB | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 12,929 | |
| 24V753000 | 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRST | SERVICE BRAKES | 15,778 | |
| 24V672000 | 2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 46,923 | |
| 23V666000 | 2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON X350RA | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1,139 | |
| 23V836000 | 2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHXSE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1,464 | |
| 23V672000 | 2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4,014 | |
| 23V591000 | 2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRST | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 65,224 | |
| 22V781000 | 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 199,419 |