Harley-Davidson recalls 2021-2026 RH1250S Sportster S motorcycles due to potential upper triple clamp fracture causing loss of control. Owners must have the clamp inspected and replaced by dealers free of charge.
“Harley-Davidson 2021-2026 RH1250S Sportster S: Steering Triple Clamp Fracture Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 27, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80452-harley-davidson-2021-2026-rh1250s-sportster-s-steering-triple-clamp. Based on NHTSA recall #26V075000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V075000).
NHTSA announced on Feb. 9, 2026, that Harley-Davidson is recalling 2021-2026 RH1250S motorcycles due to a steering hazard. Owners should contact dealers for inspection and replacement of the upper triple clamp. The agency's recall number is 26V075000.
How to tell if you have it
Harley-Davidson RH1250S (Sportster S), 2021-2026
What to do
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.
The hazard
An upper triple clamp that fractures can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. The record does not report specific incidents or injuries for this recall.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Harley-Davidson Motor Company has 43 other recalls on file since Jan. 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 steering screw detachment risk recall for the 2023 CMX300 on March 12, 2026, and a crash risk recall for the CMX500 on July 30, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle has the model name 'RH1250S Sportster S' and was manufactured between 2021 and 2026. The recall covers all these models within the specified years.
Brand
Harley
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Harley-Davidson
Call 1-800-258-2464 to confirm your motorcycle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Have Clamp Inspected
Dealers will inspect and replace the upper triple clamp if necessary at no cost to you.
February 19, 2026
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
3 dated steps over 6 months.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
3Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Harley
We’ve drafted a message you can send Harley to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V075000 — Harley-Davidson 2021-2026 RH1250S Sportster S: Steering Triple Clamp Fracture Risk
Hello,
I own a Harley-Davidson 2021-2026 RH1250S Sportster S: Steering Triple Clamp Fracture Risk that is covered by recall 26V075000 from Harley.
The official recall notice states: 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.
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 27, 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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