Harley-Davidson recalls 2021 RH1250S motorcycles that may not show speedometer or neutral indicator in cold weather, risking crashes. Fix via free software update.
“Harley-Davidson 2021 RH1250S: Speedometer/Neutral Indicator Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80450-harley-davidson-2021-rh1250s-speedometer-neutral-indicator-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V030000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V030000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Jan. 25, 2022, that Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2021 Pan America 1250S, Pan America 1250, and Sportster S motorcycles due to an electrical system defect. The hazard involves the instrument cluster failing to display the speedometer or neutral indicator at start-up in freezing temperatures. Dealers will update the software free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250S (RA1250S), 2021
Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 (RA1250), 2021
Harley-Davidson Sportster S (RH1250S), 2021
What to do
Dealers will update the instrument cluster module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 8, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464.
The hazard
Operating a motorcycle without a visible speedometer or neutral indicator may increase the risk of a crash. The instrument cluster module may not display these indicators at start-up when the module is below freezing temperatures, causing the vehicles to fail Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123 requirements.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Harley-Davidson Motor Company has 43 other recalls on file since Jan. 12, 2009. Recent similar recalls include the Harley-Davidson 2024-2026 FLHX Oil Ejection Risk (April 28, 2026), the Harley-Davidson 2025 FLHC Rear Brake Line Recall (April 13, 2026), and the Harley-Davidson 2021-2026 RH1250S Steering Triple Clamp Fracture Risk (Feb. 9, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Can-Am Spyder RT Instrument Cluster Failure Risk (Sept. 7, 2026), the Ford F-150 Instrument Cluster Not Showing Critical Safety Info (Sept. 6, 2026), and the BMW S 1000 RR Turn Signals May Fail recall (Feb. 26, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2021 RH1250S motorcycles. The recall covers Pan America 1250S, Pan America 1250, and Sportster S models. The notification was mailed February 8, 2022.
Brand
Harley-Davidson
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Update Software
Contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 to schedule a free software update for the instrument cluster.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the instrument cluster module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 8, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0631.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 14 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Subject: Recall 22V030000 — Harley-Davidson 2021 RH1250S: Speedometer/Neutral Indicator Risk
Hello,
I own a Harley-Davidson 2021 RH1250S: Speedometer/Neutral Indicator Risk that is covered by recall 22V030000 from Harley-Davidson.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the instrument cluster module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 8, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0631.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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