2021-2026 Harley-Davidson RH1250S recall: Upper Triple Clamp May Fracture
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 9, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
9,401 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2021-2026 Harley-Davidson RH1250S.
- Compared with
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has 3 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 4 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
27 earlier NHTSA recalls by Harley-Davidson Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 10, 2025 2021-2025 Harley-Davidson RH1250S recall: Upper Triple Clamp May Fracture (agency record)
- June 12, 2025 Harley-Davidson Motor Company equipment recall: Sudden Loss of Rear Tire Pressure (agency record)
- June 6, 2025 2018-2024 Harley-Davidson Flhcs, 2020-2024 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs, 2018-2021 Harley-Davidson Flhc and 4 more models recall: Sudden Loss of Rear Tire Pressure (agency record)
- April 8, 2025 Harley-Davidson Motor Company equipment recall: Reflector May Become Obstructed/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- Oct. 9, 2024 Harley-Davidson Motor Company recall: Bent Front Brake Line May Contact Fuel Tank (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Harley-Davidson RH1250S 2021-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V075000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 9, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 9,401 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 0191 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record