The 2021 Harley-Davidson RH1250S has 3 recalls, the most serious being a steering component that can fracture while riding, causing sudden loss of control and raising the risk of a crash.
The upper triple clamp, which sits at the top of the front forks and connects them to the handlebars, can crack and break under normal operating conditions. When that happens, the rider loses meaningful steering input at a moment when control matters most. The third recall involves the instrument cluster, which can fail to display the speedometer or neutral indicator at startup when the module is below freezing temperatures. Riding without a speedometer makes it difficult to monitor speed, and a missing neutral indicator means the rider may not be able to confirm whether the transmission is in gear before moving off.
At a glance
What can fail
The upper triple clamp, which holds the front fork and steering components, may fracture and fail on certain 2021-2026 Sportster S motorcycles.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the upper triple clamp and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The upper triple clamp, which connects the fork assembly to the frame, may fracture on certain Sportster S motorcycles.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the upper triple clamp at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument cluster module may fail to display the speedometer and neutral indicator when the motorcycle starts in freezing temperatures.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the instrument cluster module software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
