2021–2026 Harley-Davidson RH1250S recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley) is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
💥 The risk
An upper triple clamp that fractures can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V075000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 0191
- Manufacturer
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 9,401
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES
- Owner phone
- 1-800-258-2464
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 18, 2026
- Recall started by
- MFR