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2021-2026 Harley-Davidson RH1250S recall: linkages

Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 9, 2026. It covers about 9,401 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9,401
reported
Feb 9, 2026
owners notified
Feb 18, 2026
related complaints
6

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about steering problems.

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Questions about recall 26V075000

Is there a recall on the 2021-2026 Harley-Davidson RH1250S linkages?

Yes. Recall 26V075000, reported on February 9, 2026, covers about 9,401 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V075000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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