NHTSA safety recall

Recall 25V590000 · manufacturer campaign 0190

Steering › Linkages — Harley-davidson · reported 10 Sep 2025 · 8,424 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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 fix

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.

NHTSA campaign
25V590000
Manufacturer campaign
0190
Filed by
Harley-davidson Motor Company
Report received
10 Sep 2025
Owners notified
1 Oct 2025
Potentially affected
8,424

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2021 Harley-davidson Rh1250s 2022 Harley-davidson Rh1250s 2023 Harley-davidson Rh1250s 2024 Harley-davidson Rh1250s 2025 Harley-davidson Rh1250s

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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