Steering: linkagesRecall 25V-590 · 2021–2025 Harley-Davidson RH1250s

Harley-Davidson Motor Company recall 25V-590 covers 8,424 2021–2025 Harley-Davidson RH1250s for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on September 10, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.

50%
Vehicles repaired4,197 of 8,424 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected8,4241 model
ReportedSep 10, 2025Owners notified Oct 1, 2025
Complaints since5Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 25V590000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

50%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 938 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2025 Q42026 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from May 18, 2021 to September 6, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.