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Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported this defect to federal regulators on Sep 10, 2025 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 8,424. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
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.
5 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Harley-Davidson RH1250S | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Harley-Davidson RH1250S | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Harley-Davidson RH1250S | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Harley-Davidson RH1250S | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 25V590000.
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