NHTSASTEERING
Harley-Davidson Motor Company - Upper Triple Clamp May Fracture
Published: February 9, 2026Recall ID: 26V075000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An upper triple clamp that fractures can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley) is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
Affected Products
Upper Triple Clamp May Fracture
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Upper Triple Clamp May Fracture |
| Nhtsa id | 26V075000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V075000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley) is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture. |
| Completion rate | 11.45 |
| Corrective action | 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 NHTSA recall number 25V590. Motorcycles that were repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed. |
| Consequence summary | An upper triple clamp that fractures can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 0191 |
| Potentially affected | 9401 |
| Report received date | 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |