Im not sure what caused it but when j was riding my motorcycle the seat got hot ajd when I looked down I saw orange flickering so it caught fire while I was riding it and I had to safely slow down anf get off it. It should be able to be inspected. My safety was at risk cause my bine was on fire and im lucky no one else was near me driving at thr time or im lucky my partner wasny on the back of mu bike while it spontaneously combusted. I had under 1500 miles on it and no eletrical upgrades. Im not really sure if it been inspected bu the manufacturer the manufacturer has denied warranty claim caused they cant confirm a manufacturer defect. I think progressive is inspecting it very soon if not already has.
The worst 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S problems
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- Steering1
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Recalls 2
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley) is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
- Risk
- An upper triple clamp that fractures can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 the federal safety agency recall number 25V590. Motorcycles that were repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.
Recall number 26V075000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 25V590000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S 33
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision C. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- Battery warranty guidelines
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision B. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision F. Added: Added video link for the DCA-8000 Battery Tester
- Battery warranty guidelines
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
What 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250-S. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V590000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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Questions about the 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S
Is the 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S, fewer than a typical RH1250S model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S?
Steering, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S have?
2 recalls, covering steering.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S steering?
Yes, 2 recalls: 26V075000, 25V590000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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