Harley-Davidson recalls 2021 RH1250S Sportster S motorcycles with a potentially fracturing upper triple clamp that could cause loss of control. Owners should contact dealers for free replacement.
“Harley-Davidson 2021 RH1250S Sportster S: Steering Clamp Fracture Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80451-harley-davidson-2021-rh1250s-sportster-s-steering-clamp-fracture-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V590000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V590000).
Harley-Davidson Motor Company recalled 2021-2025 RH1250S motorcycles due to a steering hazard, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on September 10, 2025. Dealers will replace the upper triple clamp free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Harley-Davidson RH1250S (Sportster S), 2021-2025
What to do
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.
The hazard
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.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Harley-Davidson Motor Company has 43 other recalls on record since January 12, 2009. Other recent recalls of similar products include Harley-Davidson 2024-2026 FLHX Motorcycles: Oil Ejection Risk During Dipstick Removal (April 28, 2026) and Harley-Davidson 2025 FLHC Motorcycles: Rear Brake Line Recall (April 13, 2026). Honda issued a 2023 CMX300 Motorcycle Recall regarding steering screw detachment risk on March 12, 2026, and a 2017 CMX500 Steering Recall on July 30, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle has the 2021 RH1250S Sportster S model. The recall was notified to owners via mail starting October 1, 2025.
Brand
Harley-Davidson
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Replacement
Harley-Davidson dealers will replace the upper triple clamp free of charge.
Check Notification Date
Owner notification letters were mailed starting October 1, 2025.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 20 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.
Take action
Contact Harley-Davidson
We’ve drafted a message you can send Harley-Davidson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V590000 — Harley-Davidson 2021 RH1250S Sportster S: Steering Clamp Fracture Risk
Hello,
I own a Harley-Davidson 2021 RH1250S Sportster S: Steering Clamp Fracture Risk that is covered by recall 25V590000 from Harley-Davidson.
The official recall notice states: 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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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