NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON PAN AMERICA (RA1250)NHTSA Campaign #21V924000
The official notice
Defect
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021 Pan America RA1250S and RA1250 motorcycles. The seat base may not be fastened properly, which could cause the hand-hold portion of the base to fracture.
Safety Risk
A seat base that fractures while a passenger is using the hand-hold feature can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat base, free of charge. Owners are advised to not use the passenger hand-hold feature until the remedy is complete. Owner notification letters were mailed December 7, 2021. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0178.
2,689 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 0178Updated June 10, 2026