2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
The 2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S, potentially affecting up to 26,249 vehicles.
Recall 25V590000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 8,424 vehicles affected
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
Consequence: 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.
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 0191.
View full details →Recall 25V590000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 8,424 vehicles affected
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
Consequence: 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.
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 0191.
View full details →Recall 26V075000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 9,401 vehicles affected
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley) is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
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....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250-S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V590000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Safety Rating for the 2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
- 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S — 3 complaints
- 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S — 4 complaints
- 2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S — 4 complaints
- 2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S (current)
- 2025 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S — 0 complaints
- 2026 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S — 0 complaints
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